About the Program

The program in question is a Master's degree in Physics, offered by the College of Science at the Islamic University of Medina.

Program Description

The program aims to provide advanced education in physics, conducting fundamental and applied research that meets the needs of the job market, within the framework of Islamic values.

Knowledge and Understanding

The program enables students to:

• Recall relevant physical concepts and their applications in scientific research
• Explain the impact of physics on technology and society
• Identify advanced theoretical, numerical, and experimental models in physics
• Describe the latest technologies in various fields of physics

Skills

The program develops the following skills:

1. Providing specific solutions to problems through scientific research and inference
2. Developing laboratory and modeling skills, as well as data analysis in physical research
3. Demonstrating self-learning skills through oral and written presentations
4. Applying acquired knowledge and skills to a specific project in the field of physics

Values, Independence, and Responsibility

The program fosters:

1. Critical thinking, problem-solving, scientific writing, communication, independent work, and teamwork skills
2. Appreciation for the ethics of scientific research, academic integrity, and innovation

Program Details

• College: College of Science
• Department: Physics
• Specialization: Physics
• Degree: Master's
• Study Method: Regular
• Credit Hours: 38
• Program Type: Full-time
• Duration: 2 years
• Levels: 4 levels
• Weeks per level: 18 weeks

Objectives

1. Enable students with a Bachelor's degree in Physics to pursue their higher studies at the Islamic University.
2. Encourage scientific talents to keep up with the rapid development in the field of physics and contribute to the development and service of society.
3. Contribute to the development of undergraduate and other educational programs.
4. Contribute to the technical progress of the Kingdom by graduating students with a strong scientific background who can train and excel in various fields.
5. The program has a practical and theoretical nature that meets the needs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in general and the Medina region in particular.
6. Consider the scientific and practical aspects of application, especially those related to physical aspects, within this program.
7. Contribute to enriching theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of physics through specialized studies and serious research to reach innovative scientific and practical additions and discover new facts.
8. Contribute to the development of technology in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
9. Graduate scientifically efficient cadres on local, regional, and global levels in various fields of physics.
10. Meet the needs of society for scientific and research cadres to implement future national plans and achieve the highest rates of excellence in these fields.

Requirements

1. The applicant must have a Bachelor's degree (regular) from a Saudi academic institution or an accredited university in the specialty of Physics or one of its branches, with a cumulative average of not less than 3.50 out of 5 or 2.50 out of 4.
2. The applicant must obtain a score of not less than 65 in the General Aptitude Test for University Students or a score of 265 in the GRE General Test, provided that the result is valid for a period not exceeding five years from the date of the test.
3. The applicant must obtain a score of not less than 450 in the TOEFL-PBT test, or 45 in the TOEFL-IBT, or 4 in the IELTS, or 60 in the STEP test, or its equivalent, provided that it has not been more than two years since obtaining the English language certificate.

Study Plan

The study plan for the Master's program in Physics includes:

1. Advanced Quantum Mechanics
2. Advanced Statistical Physics
3. Advanced Computational Physics
4. Environmental Physics and Sustainable Energy
5. Research Methodology
6. Experimental Techniques
7. Elective Course 1
8. Elective Course 2
9. Elective Course 3
10. Elective Course 4
11. Thesis (first semester of the second year)
12. Thesis (second semester of the second year)