Master of Science in Physics

Programme Summery

The Master of Science in Physics programme is designed for capacity building, and to match the growing needs for specialized human resource in Physics as well as strengthening research through projects and supervision. Core courses are designed and will be taught in the first year (semester I & amp;II) of the programme. These are meant to provide students with broader knowledge and understanding of the Physics principles and concepts. A cross-cutting course for all Masters’ students at the Faculty of Science and Education of Busitema University will also be taught in thefirst year (semester II) of the programme. Besides the core courses, there are elective coursesdesigned to provide the students with additional knowledge, skills and opportunity to choose aspecialized area of research. These shall be taught in the first year (semester II) of the programme.Each student is required to choose at least two (but not more than three) of these elective courses,preferably from the same area of specialization.

This course aims at providing thebasic understanding of plasma phenomena and the applications of natural plasmas witha view to providing the necessary foundation for Space Science and Astrophysics. In addition, the content forSpace Science was expanded and separated into Advanced Space Science I and II. A new course unit “Physics of Nanomaterials”as emphasized in the fifth industrial revolution has been introduced to give in-depth understanding of nanomaterials and their applications in energy harvesting, storage and conservation.

Entry Requirements

At least a Second Class Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics, or its equivalent, from a recognized institution.

A Pass Degree Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics, or its equivalent, from a recognized institution, with evidence of academic growth.

Course Details

Year 1, Semester I Courses
S/N	CODE	COURSE TITLE	LH	TH	PH	CH	CU
1	PHY7101	Mathematical Methods in Physics	45	30	0	60	4
2	PHY7102	Advanced Classical Mechanics	40	30	30	60	4
3	PHY7103	Advanced Quantum Mechanics	45	30	0	60	4
4	PHY 7104	Research Methods in Physics	40	30	30	60	4
5	PHY 7105	Plasma Physics	45	30	00	60	4

Year 1, Semester II Courses
S/N	CODE	COURSE TITLE	LH	TH	PH	CH	CU
1	PHY 7201	Classical Electrodynamics	45	20	15	60	4
2	PHY 7202	Advanced Statistical Mechanics	45	30	0	60	4
3	EDM 7203	Education for Sustainable Development	30	30	0	45	3

Year I, Semester II (Choose two electives)

Condensed Matter Physics

S/N	CODE	COURSE TITLE	LH	TH	PH	CH	CU
1	PHY 7204	Advanced solid State Physics	40	20	30	60	4
2	PHY 7205	Advanced Materials Science	40	20	30	60	4

Energy Physics

/N	CODE	COURSE TITLE	LH	TH	PH	CH	CU
1	PHY 7206	Renewable Energy	40	20	30	60	4
2	PHY 7207	Solar Energy Conversion Systems	40	20	30	60	4
3	PHY 7208	Physics of Nanomaterials	45	30	0	60	4

Radiation Physics

S/N	CODE	COURSE TITLE	LH	TH	PH	CH	CU
1	PHY 7209	Advanced Nuclear Physics	40	20	30	60	4
2	PHY 7210	Nuclear Technology	40	20	30	60	4

Electronics & Laser Physics

S/N	CODE	COURSE TITLE	LH	TH	PH	CH	CU
1	PHY 7211	Signal Processing & Microprocessors	40	20	30	60	4
2	PHY 7212	Optics & Laser Physics	40	20	30	60	4

Astrophysics

S/N	CODE	COURSE TITLE	LH	TH	PH	CH	CU
1	PHY 7213	Advanced Astrophysics I	40	20	30	60	4
2	PHY 7214	Advanced Astrophysics II	40	20	30	60	4

Space Physics

S/N	CODE	COURSE TITLE	LH	TH	PH	CH	CU
1	PHY 7215	Advanced Space Physics I	40	20	30	60	4
2	PHY 7216	Advanced Space Physics II	40	20	30	60	4

Year 2, Semester I & II Courses

S/N	CODE	COURSE TITLE	LH	TH	PH	CH	CU
1	PHY 8201	Research and Dissertation	0	0	540	180	12

Target Group

Master of Science in Physics is aimed at Scientists in the field of Physics who wish to expand their knowledge and involve themselves in deep research in physics as a discipline

Master of Science in Physics

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Tuition for East Africans

Ugx 2,000,000

Tuition for International Students

Ugx 3,000,000

Accreditation Details

Date of Accreditation	Date Due for review	Comment
13^th/June/2022	June 2027	Up to date