Physics — study plan
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 51
- Degree
- bachelor
The Physics study plan at Qatar University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 51 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
First Year 33 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CORE-1 | Core Curriculum 1 Elective | 3 |
| CORE-2 | Core Curriculum 2 Elective | 3 |
| CORE-3 | Core Curriculum 3 Elective | 3 |
| CORE-4 | Core Curriculum 4 Elective | 3 |
| PHYS101 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS120 | General Physics Lab I | 1 |
| CORE-5 | Core Curriculum 5 Elective | 3 |
| CORE-6 | Core Curriculum 6 Elective | 3 |
| MATH102 | Calculus II | 3 |
| PHYS115 | Electricity & Magnetism | 3 |
| PHYS116 | Electricity and Magnetism Lab | 1 |
| CHEM101 | General Chemistry (I) | 3 |
| CHEM103 | Experimental General Chemistry | 1 |
Second Year 31 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CORE-7 | Core Curriculum 7 Elective | 3 |
| PHYS229 | Introductory Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHYS230 | Introduction to Modern Physics Lab | 1 |
| MATH211 | Calculus III | 3 |
| PHYS258 | Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics | 3 |
| PHYS260 | Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics Lab | 1 |
| CORE-8 | Core Curriculum 8 Elective | 3 |
| CORE-9 | Core Curriculum 9 Elective | 3 |
| MATH285 | Mathematics for Electrical Engineering | 3 |
| MATH231 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| PHYS251 | Vibrations and Waves | 2 |
| PHYS303 | Mathematical Methods of Physics | 3 |
Third Year 33 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL101 | Biology I | 3 |
| CORE-10 | Core Curriculum 10 Elective | 3 |
| CORE-11 | Core Curriculum 11 Elective | 3 |
| PHYS331 | Classical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS375 | Optics | 2 |
| PHYS376 | Optics Lab | 1 |
| PHYS341 | Solid State Physics I | 2 |
| GEOL101 | Principles of General Geology | 3 |
| PHYS219 | Electronics I | 2 |
| PHYS223 | Electronics I Lab | 1 |
| PHYS301 | Electromagnetic Theory | 3 |
| PHYS333 | Quantum Mechanics I | 3 |
| PHYS353 | Introductory Nuclear Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS354 | Introductory Nuclear Physics Lab | 1 |
| PHYS490 | Internship | 0 |
Fourth Year 23 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS462 | Statistical Mechanics | 2 |
| PHYS378 | Computational Physics | 2 |
| PHYS-EL1 | Major Elective Course 1 Elective | 2 |
| PHYS-EL2 | Major Elective Course 2 Elective | 1 |
| PHYS-EL3 | Major Elective Course 3 Elective | 3 |
| PHYS-EL4 | Major Elective Course 4 Elective | 3 |
| PHYS-EL5 | Major Elective Course 5 Elective | 2 |
| PHYS-EL6 | Major Elective Course 6 Elective | 1 |
| PHYS-EL7 | Major Elective Course 7 Elective | 3 |
| PHYS-EL8 | Major Elective Course 8 Elective | 3 |
| PHYS499 | Senior Project | 1 |
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 Qatar University?
Physics at Qatar University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 51 courses.
How many years is Physics at Qatar University?
The study plan for Physics spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Physics award?
Physics at Qatar University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 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.