TabsOverviewThe Master of Science program in Physics began in the 1403-1404 AH/1983-1984 CE academic year. The Department has provided its students with a broad knowledge of physics, equipping them with the tools and drive to conduct original independent research in the discipline of physics. The MS program continues to meet the labor requirements of institutions of higher learning and research centers by providing qualified professional physicists. Physics Contains two specializations TheoreticalPhysics Medical Physics Statistics CollegeCollege of ScienceCampusRayyan - DammamTrackScience and ManagementLevelPostgraduateDegreeMScGenderFemale, MaleYears of study2 Admissionconditions Bachelor’s degree in the same field. Pass the English test IELTS (6) degree or its equivalent. Pass the Postgraduate Aptitude Test none less than (80) degree. No4. Pass the writing test and personal interview with more than 80% Study planThe program is based on coursework and thesis. Student completes core and elective courses through two consecutive terms. This master program requires 27 credits units of core and elective courses in addition the preparation of a thesis with 6 credits units. The thesis should be characterized by the seriousness and originality. In the following tables the study planforthe three specialties is presented: First year Semester one Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite Specialty Theoretical Physics Phys 501 Mathematical Physics 3 - - Phys 503 Advanced Quantum Mechanics 3 - - Phys 505 Advanced Classical Mechanics 3 - - Elective Course 4.50 4.5 - Elective Course 4.50 4.5 - Specialty Physics of Materials Phys 601 physical properties of materials 4.50 4.5 - Phys 603 Materials characterization techniques 4.50 4.5 - Phys 62x Elective 1 4.50 4.5 - Specialty Medical Physics MP-601 Anatomy and Physiology 3 3 - MP-603 Radiation Biology 3 3 - MP-694 Research methodology 3 3 - MP-605 Radiation Physics 4.50 3 - Semester two Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite Specialty Theoretical Physics Phys 502 Mathematical Physics(II) 3 - - Phys 504 Electromagnetic Theory 3 - - Elective course 2 - - Elective course 2 - - Specialty Physics of Materials Phys 602 Semiconductor Physics and Devices 4.50 4.5 - Phys 605 Applied Quantum mechanics 4.50 4.5 - Phys 62X Elective 2 4.50 4.5 - Specialty Medical Physics MP-602 Nuclear Medicine 3 3 - MP-604 Radiation Protection and dosimetry 4.50 4.5 - MP-607 Medical Imaging Techniques 6 6 - Semester three Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite Specialty Theoretical Physics Specialty Physics of Materials Phys 604 Nanomaterials 4.5 - Phys 690 Advanced topics 4.50 - - Phys 62x Elective 3 4.50 4.5 - Specialty Medical Physics MP-606 Physics of Radiotherapy 4.50 4.5 - MP-608 Clinical training 4.50 4.5 - MP-695 Seminar 3 3 - Second year Semester one Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite Specialty Theoretical Physics Phys 532 Thesis 6 - - Specialty Physics of Materials Phys 699 Thesis 9 - Specialty Medical Physics Phys 699 Thesis 9 - Semester two Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite Specialty Theoretical Physics Phys 532 Thesis 6 - - Specialty Physics of Materials Phys 699 Thesis 9 - Specialty Medical Physics Phys 699 Thesis 9 - Semester three Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite Specialty Theoretical Physics Specialty Physics of Materials Phys 699 Thesis 9 - Specialty Medical Physics Phys 699 Thesis 9 - Electives Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite Phys 620 Material processing 4.50 - - Phys 621 Crystallography and Diffraction 4.50 - - Phys 622 Computational Physics 4.50 - - Phys 623 Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials 4.50 - - Phys 624 Thin Film Technology 4.50 - - Phys 625 Photonics and Optoelectronic Device 4.50 - - Phys 626 Mechanical Properties of Materials 4.50 - - Phys 627 Renewable and Sustainable Energy 4.50 - - Phys 628 Research methodology 4.50 - - Phys 690 Advanced topics 4.50 - -