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Bachelor of Science in Physics

The curriculum of the Bachelor of Science in Physics program at NU provides enrolled students with an extensive understanding of the fundamental laws of physics. Students also learn to maximize their abstract reasoning skills and the particulars of creative science using mathematical, computational, and experimental approaches.

Our graduates with a BSc in Physics degree from NU School of Sciences and Humanities are prepared for careers and graduate studies in the physical sciences and engineering in the country and abroad. Additionally, we expose our students to working environments through academic and industrial research to become graduates primed for careers and opportunities that require them to work among teams and exhibit sound communication skills.

Students will develop comprehensive understanding of the fundamental laws of physics, abstract reasoning ability and creative scientific approach supplemented by mathematical, computational and experimental skills. Students are also expected to develop a mature understanding of their personal strengths and interests in physics research and beyond.

The Program will prepare students for national and international careers and/or graduate studies in diverse areas of physical sciences and engineering. Additional outcomes preparing students for modern science and technology careers will include the ability to work effectively within a team, strong scientific communication skills, and exposure to academic and/or industrial research environment.

 

General information: 

Campus: Astana, Kazakhstan

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Total ECTS credit: 240

 

Courses

  • Physics for Scientists and Engineers II with Laboratory
  • Classical Mechanics I
  • Classical Mechanics II
  • Modern Physics with Laboratory
  • Computational Physics with Laboratory
  • Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
  • Mathematical Method in Physics
  • Classical Electrodynamics I
  • Classical Electrodynamics II
  • Optics with Laboratory
  • Quantum Mechanics I
  • Quantum Mechanics II
  • Calculus II
  • Calculus III
  • Linear Algebra with Applications
  • Introduction to Differential Equations
  • Physics for Scientists and Engineers I with Laboratory
  • Calculus I
  • Programming for Scientists and Engineers
  • Research Methods in Physics
  • History of Kazakhstan
  • Kazakh Language Course 1
  • Kazakh Language Course 2
  • Rhetoric and Composition 200-level Writing course
  • Business fundamentals and Entrepreneurship
  • Applied Ethics course
  • Four Physics major elective courses
  • Three Technical Elective courses
  • Two General Elective courses
  • Honors Thesis Research
  • Honors Thesis

 

Career

Industries where the major can be applied:

  • Research and development in natural sciences and engineering (NSE) 
  • Astronomy and Space Science
  • Nuclear Energy, Geophysics and Seismology
  • Climate and Meteorology
  • Oil and Gas
  • Water Resources management
  • Hazardous waste management
  • Mining
  • Finance and Banking
  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Telecommunications
  • Big data
  • Biotechnology
  • High-performance computing

 

Strategic partner

The University of Wisconsin-Madison.



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