ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Physics was established in 1978 which was part of the University College of Arts, Science and Education. Then it became part of the University of Bahrain when established in 1986 by the Amiri Decree number 12 for the year 1986. The department of Physics offers two academic programs: B.Sc. in Physics and M.Sc. in Applied Physics, and it is the only department offering these programs in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The B.Sc. in Physics program received a Confidence by the Education and Training Quality Authority in Bahrain after their review in 2022. It is also accredited by the German accreditation agency ASIIN for the period 2019-2024. The B.Sc. in Physics program is also placed at level 8 in the National Qualification Framework.
The programs offered by the department expose students to deep theoretical knowledge in addition to computational and practical skills that cover a wide range of areas in physics such as classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, electromagnetic theory, thermodynamics, electronics, optics, laser physics, solid state physics, computational physics, mathematical physics, nuclear physics, particle physics and astronomy. Undergraduate students are also involved in research experience through the senior project course, in addition to a training experience through the internship course. In the past years, students have their training at international institutes such as European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Synchrotron-light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East (SESAME), as well as local companies and authorities including DANAT, ALBA and the ministry of industry and commence.
As of September 2024, the Department of Physics has a total of 185 enrolled students, 15 faculty members, one teaching and research assistant, and 10 administrative staff in addition to a few members working at the department on a part-time basis.
OUR PROGRAMS
The Department of Physics is committed to providing a high-quality education in physics and applied physics; to providing physics graduates with scientific and technical skills; to establishing partnerships and collaborations with local institutions, industries, international universities, and scientific research centers; and to producing internationally recognized scientific research. The Department of Physics is also committed to serving the community by conducting scientific consultations, carrying out studies, and organizing public lectures and specialized workshops.
OUR FACULTY
The Department of Physics has 16 national and international faculty members with different ranks of one Full Professor, six Associate Professors, seven Assistant Professors, and one Research and Teaching Assistant. The faculty members at the Department of Physics hold degrees from highly ranked international universities and have extensive teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, strong scientific contribution published in high impact peer reviewed scientific journals and pronounced service to the local community.
