Doctor of Philosophy in Physics — study plan
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals College of Engineering and Physics
- Credit hours
- 42
- Levels
- 6
- Courses
- 14
- Degree
- phd
The Doctor of Philosophy in Physics study plan at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals is an accredited phd programme spanning about 3 years (6 academic levels), requiring 42 credit hours across 14 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
First Year - Semester 1 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 5/6xx | Graduate Physics Course | 3 |
| PHYS 5/6xx | Graduate Physics Course | 3 |
| PHYS 5/6xx | Graduate Physics Course | 3 |
First Year - Semester 2 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 5/6xx | Graduate Physics Course | 3 |
| PHYS 5/6xx | Graduate Physics Course | 3 |
| PHYS 5/6xx | Graduate Physics Course | 3 |
Second Year - Semester 1 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 699 | Physics Seminars | 0 |
| XXX 5/6xx | Free Elective | 3 |
| PHYS 5/6xx | Graduate Physics Course | 3 |
| PHYS 5/6xx | Graduate Physics Course | 3 |
Second Year - Semester 2 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 711 | PhD Pre-Dissertation | 3 |
| XXX 5xx | Free Elective | 3 |
Third Year - Semester 1 0 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 712 | PhD Dissertation (In Progress) | 0 |
Third Year - Semester 2 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 712 | PhD Dissertation | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions about Doctor of Philosophy in Physics
How many credit hours is Doctor of Philosophy in Physics at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals?
Doctor of Philosophy in Physics at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals requires completing 42 credit hours to graduate, spread across 14 courses.
How many years is Doctor of Philosophy in Physics at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals?
The study plan for Doctor of Philosophy in Physics spans about 3 years (6 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Doctor of Philosophy in Physics award?
Doctor of Philosophy in Physics at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals awards a PhD degree after completing 42 credit hours.
Is Doctor of Philosophy in Physics offered at other universities?
Yes, Doctor of Philosophy in Physics is offered at at least 5 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.