BSc in Applied Physics
- GenBESTARI
- 3 years
- 120 MC
- September intake
The Applied Physics Major is a package of modules that offers a broad and well-rounded preparation in the physics encountered in various fields ranging from aeronautical, financial, medical, IT, petro-chemical to various technical industries. The core modules for the GenNext Bachelor of Science major in Applied Physics contain basic, intermediate and advanced topics to cover necessary degree level knowledge in physics.
In general, mathematics is a requirement for those who are interested in the study of pure and applied physics, as the programme involves the use of some mathematical methods. It will therefore be beneficial to the students if they have prior or concurrent exposure to the mathematics. It must be emphasized that the responsibility is on the students to take necessary steps to ensure that they will not be deficient in any required preparations. In addition to essential elements of a GenNext degree and laboratory skills, computing skills and some applications of physics are also incorporated in the modules.
Degree Structure
The degree totals 120 modular credits: 60 MC of Programme Modules in Applied Physics, 20 MC of Advanced Specialisation, the 8-MC Lestari Pathway, 12 MC of Gateway Modules, and a 20-MC Discovery Year taken in Semester 4.
Programme Modules — 60 MC
| # | Code | Module | MC | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPP-1201 | Experiments in Physics 1 | 4 | Major Core |
| 2 | SPP-1202 | Mathematical Physics | 4 | Major Core |
| 3 | SPP-1203 | Classical Mechanics | 4 | Major Core |
| 4 | SPP-1204 | Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | Major Core |
| 5 | SPP-2201 | Thermal Physics and Optics | 4 | Major Core |
| 6 | SPP-2202 | Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics | 4 | Major Core |
| 7 | SPP-2203 | Condensed Matter Physics | 4 | Major Core |
| 8 | SPP-2204 | Concepts in Modern Physics | 4 | Major Core |
| 9 | SPP-2205 | Experiments in Physics 2 | 4 | Major Core |
| 10 | SPP-2206 | Vibration and Waves | 4 | Major Core |
| 11 | SPP-2207 | Thermodynamics, Fluids and Statistical Mechanics | 4 | Major Core |
| 12 | SPP-3201 | Research Project | 8 | Major Core |
| 13 | SPP-2301 | Nuclear and Particle Physics | 4 | Major Option |
| 14 | SPP-2302 | Introduction to Materials Science | 4 | Major Option |
Advanced Specialisation — 20 MC
| # | Code | Module | MC | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | SPP-2401 | Introduction to Computational Physics | 4 | Elective |
| 16 | SPP-3401 | Electronics: Analogue and Digital | 4 | Elective |
| 17 | SPP-3402 | Polymer Physics | 4 | Elective |
| 18 | SPP-3403 | Renewable Energy | 4 | Elective |
| 19 | SPP-3404 | Physics of Solar Cells | 4 | Elective |
| 20 | SPP-3405 | Characterisation and Evaluation of Materials | 4 | Elective |
| 21 | SPP-3406 | Environmental Physics | 4 | Elective |
| 22 | SPP-3407 | Physics in Medicine and Biology | 4 | Elective |
| 23 | SPP-3408 | Physics of the Universe | 4 | Elective |
Elective modules for other UBD students
| # | Code | Module | MC | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | SEP-2401 | Introduction to Renewable Energy | 4 | Elective |
Teaching and assessment
Students will attend lectures, tutorial, seminars and hands-on practical classes. As part of their major core requirement, students will also conduct research projects under the supervision of academic staff. Assessment methods vary depending on the type of modules taken and most of the modules involve both coursework-based assessment (such as practical reports, assignments, tests and seminars) and examination.
Facilities
The major instruments available in the Applied Physics laboratories are UV-vis, fluorescence and Fourier-transform infrared spectrophotometers, thermal evaporator, optical microscope, particle size analyser, bomb calorimeter, tensile test machine and thermogravimetric analyser (TGA).
Careers
Applied Physics graduates from UBD are working with various Government and private agencies. Some possibilities are Oil and Gas sector, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Communications, research organizations.
Entry requirements and how to apply
Admission to all five FOS Major Programmes uses the same entry and English-language requirements, and students declare their Major by Week 8 of the first semester.