Physics University of Sharjah

Overview

The academic aims of the Physics program at the University of Sharjah are to prepare students for professional roles in the area of applied physics, with the knowledge and skills to advance the discipline from the academic, research and practical standpoints. The MScP program will prepare the students to address the current and future challenges in disciplines such as scientific industries, government laboratories, consultations, research and development, management and investment in Physics, and academic positions.

The intent is also to prepare students to engage in independent and collaborative research in academic, governmental and applied science contexts. During this educative process, students will participate in knowledge generation and improvement, research synthesis, and knowledge/technology transfer.

Program aims

The goals of the program are to enable students to:

• Provide students with in-depth knowledge of advanced topics in their chosen sub-discipline of physics.

• Graduate students with the skills necessary to carry out independent research.

• Develop students' communication and teamwork skills.

• Produce graduates who are well prepared for the workplace or further studies (Ph.D.) in physics.