College of Science
About program
Establishment of the Bachelor of Science in Physics program:
The Department of Physics has been offering a bachelor’s program in physics since its establishment in 1433 AH, and it is constantly being developed to keep pace with similar international programs in internationally ranked universities. It has obtained conditional accreditation from the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation (2024-2027).
Program Mission:
The physics program is an academic program that provides a distinguished physics education for the bachelor’s level to prepare a graduate capable of competing in the labor market, innovating, and conducting academic and applied research in the fields of physics to serve society and sustainable development.
Program Learning Outcomes:
1. Define the general theoretical and experimental concepts and techniques of physics.
2. Describe a broad range of physics topics on all scales; including sub-atomic to galaxies scales.
3. Recognize the relevant mathematical techniques and their applications to physics problems.
4. Outline experimental procedures, including proper data recording, analysis and reporting.
5. Explain physical phenomena using fundamental principles.
6. Reconstruct appropriate mathematical methods and numerical techniques to solve physics problems.
7. Analyze experimental data to infer conclusions using a range of physics techniques.
8. Demonstrate self-learning through oral and written presentations and reports, using IT and effective communication tools.
9. Appraise time management, working independently and within a team.
10. Show commitment to honesty, Islamic culture, diversity and innovation.
Program Graduate attributes:
1. Possess basic knowledge in the field of physics.
2. Applies physical concepts to solve real-life problems.
3. Explains various natural phenomena.
4. Uses critical, logical, creative, and analytical thinking to solve problems.
5. Applies high ethical standards in professional practice and social interactions
6. Self-learning is practiced to acquire new knowledge and skills.
7. Can work with and lead other people from different backgrounds to achieve a common goal.
Program Description
| College: | Science |
| Department: | Physics |
| Specialization: | Physics |
| Type of degree: | Bachelor |
| Education approach: | In Class |
| Program hours count: | 137 |
| Program Description | - |
Education type:
Regular
Period:
4 Years
No. Of Levels:
8 Levels
No. Of Weeks Per Level:
18 Weeks
- Develop and implement a physics study plan that matches international standards.
- Facilitate research opportunities for undergraduate physics students by encouraging active participation in ongoing research projects.
- Supporting innovative research activities by physics program faculty members contributing to knowledge, well-being and progress of society.
- Provide undergraduate physics students with practical skills appropriate for labor market.
- Establish sustainable partnerships with labor market organizations related to the field of physics.
- Conditions for admission to the program: These are the general conditions for admission to the university level stipulated in the unified regulations for study in Saudi universities, and their executive rules and organizational procedures approved at the Islamic University. In addition to what the department sees.
- Obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Physics requires completing 137 credit hours of study with a cumulative GPA of no less than 2.75 out of 5.00.
