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At a glance

Program Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics
Duration 4 Years
College College of Arts and Sciences
Department Department of Physics
Campus VSU Main Campus, Baybay City, Leyte
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About the Program

The BS APPLIED PHYSICS is one of the newest program offerings of the Visayas State University (VSU) AND THE FIRST UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM IN APPLIED PHYSICS IN Region VIII. Over the years, physics has made significant scientific and technological contributions. While our world is increasingly being further shaped by the rapid developments in science and technology, a degree in applied physics is vital. Applied physics is the application of physics to solve real-world problems.

The BS in Applied Physics (BSAP)degree program provides students with a solid background in physics that is needed by public and private industries to meet the growing demand for a highly competent, quality, and world-class workforce. In addition, a degree in applied physics is an excellent gateway to pursuing graduate studies in physics or related fields, such as engineering, material science, mathematics, and metrology, among others.

More About the Program, The BSAP degree program requires an off-campus internship in an industry or science/engineering center or government research facility and an undergraduate thesis. Also, Visayas State University offer a Scholarship Grant or Financial Assistance to deserving BS in Applied Physics students.

 

Program highlights

  1. Develop highly skilled and interdisciplinary professionals with strong foundations in physics, which can be applied to relevant areas in science and technology;
  2. Provide opportunities for students and faculty to conduct research in pure and applied physics and interdisciplinary sciences;
  3. Conduct extension and innovation projects to promote scientific culture;
  4. The coursework for the degree program includes a total of 149.0 units, with 36.0 units for the General Education Courses, 14.0 units for the Non-technical Courses, and 113.0 units for Technical Courses;
  5. The department is composed of four (4) research groups: (1) Agricultural and Environmental Biophysics Group; (2) Theoretical and Computational Physics Group; (3) Instrumentation Physics Group; and (4) Physics Education Group; and
  6. Applicants seeking admission to the program must comply with the requirements and policies set by the Visayas State University Admission Office and Registrar’s Office
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Career Opportunities

Graduates of BSAP would be able to pursue areas in advanced physics research, physics teaching, graduate studies, and employment in physics-related jobs in business, industry, or government. Some of the common career opportunities in applies physics include:

  • Actuary and Finance
  • Acoustics and Optical Engineer
  • Data Analyst
  • Geophysicist
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Medical Physicist
  • Meteorologist
  • Nanotechnologist
  • Nuclear Engineer
  • Research Associate
  • Software Developer and Engineer
  • System Analysis

Contact

Department of Physics
College of Arts and Sciences
Visayas State University
Visca, Baybay City, Leyte
Philippines 6521
Phone: +63 53 565-0600 loc 1121
Department Head: Dr. Rev Rhizza L. Aure
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Facebook: fb.com/dmpvsu2020
 

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