Physics — study plan
- Credit hours
- 138
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 44
- Degree
- bachelor
The Physics study plan at University of Bahrain is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 138 credit hours across 44 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 36 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB110 | Arabic Language Skills | 3 |
| CHEMY101 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| ENGL125 | English for Science I | 3 |
| MATHS131 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHYCS101 | General Physics I | 4 |
| ITCS106 | Computer Programming I | 4 |
| HIST122 | Modern History of Bahrain and Citizenship | 3 |
| MATHS132 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYCS102 | General Physics II | 4 |
| ENGL126 | English for Science II | 3 |
Year 2 33 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOLS102 | General Biology I | 4 |
| MATHS211 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| PHYCS206 | Bulk Properties of Matter | 4 |
| PHYCS240 | Introductory Electronics | 4 |
| HRLC107 | Human Rights | 2 |
| CHEMY102 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| MATHS205 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYCS221 | Methods of Mathematical Physics I | 3 |
| PHYCS220 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| ENGL226 | Scientific Report Writing | 3 |
Year 3 34 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYCS314 | Classical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYCS330 | Physical Optics | 3 |
| PHYCS365 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHYCS320 | Atomic and Molecular Physics | 3 |
| PHYCS3XX | Major Elective 1 Elective | 3 |
| PHYCS391 | Intermediate Physics Lab | 2 |
| PHYCS326 | Quantum Mechanics I | 3 |
| PHYCS348 | Electromagnetic Theory | 3 |
| PHYCS350 | Solid State Physics I | 3 |
| PHYCS3XX | Major Elective 2 Elective | 3 |
| PHYCS392 | Advanced Physics Lab I | 2 |
| PHYCS425 | Computational Physics | 3 |
Year 4 35 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYCS397 | Internship | 3 |
| PHYCS430 | Laser Physics | 3 |
| PHYCS470 | Nuclear Physics | 3 |
| PHYCS3XX | Major Elective 3 Elective | 3 |
| PHYCS4XX | Major Elective 4 Elective | 3 |
| PHYCS491 | Advanced Physics Lab II | 2 |
| HUSSXXX | Humanities / Social Science Elective Elective | 3 |
| ISLM101 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
| PHYCS4XX | Major Elective 5 Elective | 3 |
| PHYCS4XX | Major Elective 6 Elective | 3 |
| PHYCS4XX | Major Elective 7 Elective | 3 |
| PHYCS499 | Senior Research Project | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Physics
How many credit hours is Physics at University of Bahrain?
Physics at University of Bahrain requires completing 138 credit hours to graduate, spread across 44 courses.
How many years is Physics at University of Bahrain?
The study plan for Physics spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Physics award?
Physics at University of Bahrain awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 138 credit hours.
Is Physics offered at other universities?
Yes, Physics is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.