PHYSICS BS PROGRAM

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY

B.S. Physics Program

Physics undergraduate program, including academic structure, laboratories, career paths, contact information, and curriculum details.

Apply Online to B.S. Physics Online Application System (TRNC Citizens)

Program Overview

General Information

Eastern Mediterranean University’s Physics Department was founded in 1986. The department continues to grow through qualified academic staff, active research, and a strong commitment to quality education.

The B.S. Physics Program, reactivated in the 2020–2021 academic year, is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in both classical and modern physics, while developing strong analytical, computational, and experimental skills.

Graduates are prepared for careers in physics, engineering, education, medicine, law, science communication, public service, and research-related sectors. Many students also continue to graduate or professional study.

Education

The program offers a comprehensive foundation in physics beginning from the first year, with lecture and laboratory experience in mechanics and electromagnetism.

Students continue with modern physics, advanced classical mechanics, computational physics, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics and statistical physics, and advanced electricity and magnetism.

Additional study areas include condensed matter physics, cosmology, general relativity, laser physics, nuclear and particle physics, and optics, supported by modern undergraduate laboratories and project-based learning.

Double Major Opportunities

The department supports interdisciplinary study through double major opportunities with Mathematics, Computer Science, and Chemistry.

Physics – Mathematics and Computer Science Double Major Physics – Chemistry Double Major

Laboratories and Facilities

General Physics Lab. 1
General Physics Lab. 2
Optics and Waves Lab.
Modern Physics and Quantum Lab.
Computer Lab. 1
Computer Lab. 2
Computer Lab. 3
General Chemistry Lab.

Student Learning Outcomes

Outcome 1

Conceptual and analytical understanding of the four major areas of physics: mechanics, electricity and magnetism, quantum mechanics, and statistical physics.

Outcome 2

Understanding of scientific reasoning, including the roles of theory, hypothesis, and experiment in the scientific method.

Outcome 3

Working knowledge of laboratory and programming skills for data collection, analysis, and comparison with theoretical models.

Career Opportunities

Physics graduates may continue to graduate study or enter technical and professional careers in research, teaching, public institutions, and industry.

Academic researcher
Clinical scientist / medical physicist
Geophysicist
Higher education lecturer / science teacher / secondary school teacher
Meteorologist
Nanotechnologist
Radiation protection practitioner
Research assistant

Pedagogical Formation Program

The Department of Educational Sciences offers the pedagogical formation program determined by the Higher Education Council for students studying in faculties other than Education.

Visit the Department of Educational Sciences

Tuition Fee

Please use the Tuition Fee Calculator to check the precise fee per semester.

Tuition Fee Calculator

Contact Information

Tel: +90 392 630 1314

Fax: +90 392 365 1604

Email: physics@emu.edu.tr

Web: http://physics.emu.edu.tr

Accreditation

EMU-FAS B.S. Physics Program is currently accredited by Council of Higher Education (Turkey), also known as YÖK, and by YÖDAK: Higher Council of Education in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

Full Curriculum

Degree: B.S.

Duration: 4 Years

Medium of Instruction: English

Total Credits: 120 | Program Code: 42

Abbreviations

New Curriculum

OLD CURRICULUM

Sem	Ref Code	Course Code	Course Title	Course Cat.	Credit				Prereq.	ECTS
					Lec	Lab	Tut	Tot
1	42111	PHYS103	Introductory Physics	AC	3	0	1	3		8
1	42112	MATH151	Calculus - I	AC	4	0	1	4		6
1	42113	TUSL181 / HIST280	Turkish as a Second Language / Atatürk İlkeleri ve İnkılap Tarihi	UC	2	0	0	2		2
1	42114	CHEM101	General Chemistry	AC	4	1	0	4		6
1	42115	ENGL191	Communication in English - I	UC	3	1	0	3		6
TOTAL-1 :								16		28
2	42121	PHYS101	Physics - I	AC	4	1	0	4		8
2	42122	MATH106	Linear Algebra	AC	3	0	1	3		6
2	42123	MATH152	Calculus - II	AC	4	0	1	4	MATH151	6
2	42124	COMP183	Fundamentals of Computer Science - I	AC	3	2	0	4		6
2	42125	ENGL192	Communication in English - II	UC	3	0	1	3	ENGL191	6
TOTAL-2 :								18		32
3	42131	PHYS102	Physics - II	AC	4	1	0	4	PHYS101	8
3	42132	PHYS209	Waves and Optics Laboratory	AC	0	3	0	1		6
3	42133	PHYS215	Waves and Optics	AC	2	0	0	2		6
3	42134	MATH207	Differential Equations	AC	4	0	1	4	MATH151 & MATH106	6
3	42135	UE 01	University Elective - I	UE	3	0	0	3		3
TOTAL-3 :								14		29
4	42141	PHYS212	Mathematical Physics	AC	4	0	1	4	MATH207	8
4	42142	PHYS321	Classical Mechanics	AC	3	0	0	3		6
4	42143	PHYS232	Thermal Physics	AC	3	0	1	3		6
4	42144	PHYS204	Modern Physics	AC	4	0	1	4		8
4	42145	UE 02	University Elective - II	UE	3	0	0	3		3
TOTAL-4 :								17		31
5	42151	PHYS222	Electromagnetic Theory	AC	3	0	0	3	PHYS102	6
5	42152	PHYS352	Quantum Mechanics - I	AC	3	0	0	3		6
5	42153	AE 01	Area Elective – I (Complex Analysis: MATH228)	AE	3	0	1	3	MATH152	6
5	42154	EENG223	Circuit Theory - I	AC	4	1	0	4	MATH151 & PHYS102	6
5	42155	AE 02	Area Elective - II	AE	3	0	0	3		6
TOTAL-5 :								16		30
6	42161	PHYS452	Quantum Mechanics - II	AC	3	0	0	3	PHYS352	8
6	42162	PHYS306	Modern Physics and Quantum Laboratory	AC	0	3	0	1		6
6	42163	PHYS324	Introduction to General Relativity	AC	3	0	0	3		7
6	42164	MATH337	Theory of Partial Differential Equations	AC	4	0	1	4	MATH207	6
6	42165	UE 03	University Elective - III	UE	3	0	0	3		3
TOTAL-6 :								14		30
7	42171	PHYS331	Statistical Physics	AC	3	0	0	3		8
7	42172	PHYS483	Solid State Physics - I	AC	3	0	0	3		8
7	42173	MATH373	Numerical Analysis for Engineers	AC	3	0	1	3	MATH106 & MATH207	6
7	42174	AE 03	Area Elective - III	AE	3	0	0	3		6
TOTAL-7 :								12		28
8	42181	PHYS400	Project	AC	4	0	0	4		10
8	42182	PHYS472	Nuclear and Particle Physics	AC	3	0	0	3		8
8	42183	PHYS484	Solid State Physics - II	AC	3	0	0	3	PHYS481	8
8	42184	AE 04	Area Elective - IV	AE	3	0	0	3		6
TOTAL-8 :								13		32