Comsats University - CUI
speciality: Physics & Astronomy
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 Physics9 months ago
StudentAccommodationCOMSATS has excellent accommodation with quality meals, efficient hostel management, and fast internet. They also provide recreational play areas where you can relax and enjoy various sports, including cricket, football, and other games.
View moreProgramme: Applied PhysicsDegree: Bachelor'sGraduation: 2023Delivery Type: On CampusCampus: Islamabad -
Physics04 Nov, 2022
Muhammad AliPKBest IT university in PakistanComsats university Islamabad, is one of the best university in Pakistan. It has best faculty and labs with latest equipments. It has been ranked among Pakistan’s top universities since last 7 years. I am student of Comsats and I love it.
View moreProgramme: PhysicsDegree: Bachelor'sGraduation: 2025Delivery Type: On CampusCampus: Islamabad -
Physics23 Jul, 2022 StudentHow is it
Comsats university is present at 7 different locations in Pakistan. This university was the brainchild of Pakistan’s only Nobel prize in physics. University has been one of the top ten universities in Pakistan. University is in a great location. Professors are good but mostly they are busy with their strikes for a pay increase which affects all of the students. Mostly students from African and some south Asian countries study here. Student life here was good but in the past 4 years, it has dropped its standard. Islamabad campus has no accommodation so you would have to look out for accommodation outside the campus. Overall it’s a good university.
View moreProgramme: PhysicsDegree: Bachelor'sGraduation: 2021Delivery Type: BlendedCampus: Islamabad -
Physics22 Jun, 2022 TalalComsats University Islamabad
Comsats University is located in 7 different places in Pakistan and is one of the best universities in Pakistan. The main campus is located in Islamabad which is the capital of Pakistan. Comsats University offers many study programs and is currently working on adding many other programs. It is Pakistan’s number one university in terms of I.T. University, in general, is not bad nor too good either. Strikes by teachers or the staff often erupt at the campuses either the start or the end of almost every semester. The University should improve its attitude towards students in the past they have taken very poor decisions that affected the students badly and without our consent. Student life at Comsats University has deteriorated since last semester with no cafes students outside of their department. The University is not very international but many students from Africa, Srilanka, and Kashmir come to Pakistan.
View moreProgramme: PhysicsDegree: Bachelor'sDelivery Type: On CampusCampus: Islamabad
