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speciality: Physics & Astronomy

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What Is a Physics & Astronomy Degree?

Physics & Astronomy are two sciences with a big importance in the evolution of the world. The combination of the two creates a specialization through which students practice their logical, practical skills and explore the space of possibilities around them.

While physics is based on the analysis of energy, force, movement, and other elements that study the properties and structure of matter; astronomy, the subordinated of physics, aims at studying galaxies or constellations. More specifically, it refers to the study of the universe as a whole.

As a result of the specialisation presented, students often learn to develop scientific theories and models to explain the world’s properties, initiate scientific experiments and research, solve complex mathematical equations to analyze astronomical and physical data or develop computer softwares to analyze and model data.

Benefits of a Physics & Astronomy Degree

As a student of Physics & Astronomy, the skills developed include problem-solving, data analysis using modern technologies and software, creativity, critical thinking, logical thinking, the ability to present innovative ideas writing or speaking, teamwork.

At the same time, most students completing this specialisation continue their studies with graduate work in physics. Also, they can opt for another specialisation, such as computer science, medicine, radiation, law, meteorology, oceanography, teaching physics.

It is noticed that Physics & Astronomy does not limit students to work only in the field of physics. Moreover, it offers a large field of opportunities in jobs related to this science. The employment rate is very high among the graduates of Physics & Astronomy. They remain either in universities, research academies or in various scientific institutes for research and service development.

Physics & Astronomy Degree Structure

Most students who complete a degree in Physics & Astronomy have a Bachelor’s degree in Physics. They are highly appreciated on the labour market, as they have a much wider background in natural sciences and mathematics. Most courses include Classical and Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Optics and Linear Algebra or Statistics. It should be mentioned that the Bachelor studies last for 3 years. A Master’s programme is enough for those looking for research jobs for manufacturing or healthcare industries. These studies have a duration of 2 years.

It is important to know that a doctorate in Physics & Astronomy allows students to work in research, in academies or in various positions of industry researcher. At the same time, to be admitted to a Doctorate in Physics & Astronomy, students need to have math and computer science courses, as physicists and astronomers develop software for modelling and analyzing data. Often, these studies may take between 5 and 6 years. For those who do not want to continue their studies with a PhD, there are computer science courses, very useful for acquiring new knowledge.

During their undergraduate studies, students have the opportunity to attend internship programmes to work with skilled people in this profession and to better understand how they can apply the theoretical knowledge they learnt. There are various national or international astronomical societies, as well as physical societies that provide students with internship programmes.

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  • Applied Physics
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    Best University

    I heard about the University of Uyo, when someone invited me for their graduation ceremony last year. I took the opportunity because I thought it would be a great experience for me. The ceremony was held at the university’s ceremony hall. I found the venue to be very nice because it was spacious, and it was decorated with many flags and country symbols. I was impressed with the entire ceremony because it was well organized. The activities for the ceremony were very interesting, and I enjoyed them

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    Programme: Applied Physics
    Degree: Short Course
    Graduation: 2022
    Delivery Type: Online
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  • Physics
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    Excellence

    The height of excellence exhibited in UNIUYO is commendable.
    You can see this in the level and professionalism of the lecturers, the serenity of the environment and the very many likes of things found in the institution.
    The course which I applied for, Physics Science is just as expected. Elaborate lessons and lecturing are given with practicals following these lessons.

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    Programme: Physics
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2022
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Uyo
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  • Physics
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    My review

    University of Uyo is a federal university in Akwa ibom state, Nigeria. As a student of the institution, you are exposed to quality education and diverse cultural backgrounds. One thing I wish they would get better at is the electricity.

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    Programme: Physics
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2022
    Delivery Type: Blended
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  • Applied Physics
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    Qualified lecturers

    In the University of Uyo, there are a lot of qualified and professional lecturers that have the best interest of students at heart. The environment is student friendly and very clean. I am glad to be a student of this great school.

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    Programme: Applied Physics
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2022
    Delivery Type: Blended
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  • Physics
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    Learning environment and facilities

    There’s nothing to like about Physics. Not enough classroom blocks. As in, you need to see how crowded laboratories are on practical days. Lecturers are trying no doubt with the little facilities they have. We need more hostel blocks.

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    Programme: Physics
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2022
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Uyo
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  • Applied Physics
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    School dsys

    It’s a little really nice experience, reasonable, path to enlightenment of all things educational, school is fun in all areas, learning continues on all platforms, but it’s appreciation comes from the knowledge brought by the environment of School

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    Programme: Applied Physics
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2024
    Delivery Type: Blended
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  • Applied Physics
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    Thoughts on the school

    The program I’m doing has wide career prospects so I have no issues with it, the teachers are dedicated to their work and we’re taught properly. I like how smoothly an academic session goes. The issues I have is the stress in making payments and also the student’s accomodation is poor and unkempt.

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    Programme: Applied Physics
    Degree: PhD
    Graduation: 2023
    Delivery Type: Blended
    Campus: Uyo
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  • Applied Physics
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    University of Uyo

    In University of Uyo, the lecturers make good effort to interact properly with the students. There’s healthy communication between both parties most times. There’s value for excellence. The learning environment is conducive.
    The accommodation is fairly okay and the school authorities are actually looking into that because there are some new hostels about to be commissioned. The school needs to do better on their internationality though.

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    Programme: Applied Physics
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2022
    Delivery Type: On Campus
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