Msc. in Physics
MSc. in Physics
It consists of a one-year course work of five course units in advanced classical and modern physics, one unit in research methods, and four units in a preferred area of specialization including Electronics & Instrumentation, Renewable Energy, Geophysics, Optics & Lasers, and Materials. The second year is devoted to research and thesis where each students works on a research topic relevant to their area of specialization.
Anyone who wishes to join in MSc. in Physics should possess a BSc. degree with Second Class Honors (Upper Division) in which Physics was taken either as a major subject or as a regular subject with Mathematics, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized university. Under some special circumstances, a holder of a BSc. degree with Second Class Honors (Lower Division) having studied Physics as a major subject may also be considered as long as one can produce evidence of proven postgraduate research ability, and knowledge of Mathematics at degree level from a university recognized by the senate. APPLY NOW
MSc. in Applied Geophysics
This course is designed to equip graduates and working professionals with broad theoretical and practical skills in geophysical techniques. It enables graduates apply learnt techniques in preferred area such as oil exploration, hydrological, mineral, geothermal exploration or archaeological site studies. The broad based approach allows graduates to pursue their career options including consulting, teaching and research as well as a preparation for further studies at higher levels.
It consists of a one-year course work of units that mostly dwell on Geophysical technics (gravity and magnetic methods), Seismic Methods used in Geophysics, Geology, Geophysical Instrumentation, etc. The second year is devoted to research and thesis.
The following are eligible to join for MSc. in Applied Geophysics:
- A holder of at least Second Class honors (Upper division), BSc. degree in Physics and Mathematics of JKUAT.
- A holder of at least Second Class honors (Upper division), BSc. degree in Physics and Mathematics or Geology, from any other institution, which is recognized by the JKUAT Senate.
- A holder of Second Class honors (Upper division), BSc. degree in Earth Science, Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering from an institution, which is recognized by the JKUAT Senate and an adequate prerequisite for the Master of Science degree in Applied Geophysics.
- A holder of at least Second Class honors (Upper division) in a field which is recognized by the JKUAT Senate and an adequate prerequisite for the Master of Science degree in Applied Geophysics.
- A holder of Second Class honors (Lower division), BSc. in Physics and Mathematics or BSc. in Geology from JKUAT or any other institution, which is recognized by the JKUAT senate with relevant research experience for at least 2 years.APPLY NOW
MSc. in Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology .APPLY NOW
Doctor of Philosophy
Our PhD programmes do not consist of course work. Not unless a research supervisor finds need for a PhD student to further knowledge in a certain area, in which case it is not examined, or recommends attachment in an industry/institution before commencing research, our PhD programmes are mostly based on research and thesis. One may pursue a PhD programmes in either of the following disciplines Physics, Applied Geophysics, Renewable Energy, Materials Science, and Optics & Lasers. These also depends on the availability of research supervisors. They don’t necessarily have to be coming from our department, but the first one (main) should be. APPLY NOW