PhD Programme in Physics

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PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES

PhD is the highest degree offered by Universities around the world. A person with this degree is expected to be able to carry out independent research of high standard in his area of specialization and at the same time to impart advanced knowledge on the subject of his specialization as well as on the broad area of his main subject. The main philosophy of mounting the Ph.D programme in Physics at FUTY is to produce competent Physicists who can not only accomplish the above objectives but also can successfully provide expertise to many other branches of science and technologies which are closely related to Physics. This will also fulfil the objective of staff-development and minimize the cost involved. This has the other added advantage in that the staff on ground, while being trained in their PhD programme, are rendering services to this University and thus are gaining service-experiences which would later be very useful.

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SCOPE OF PROGRAMME
The Ph.D programme in Physics will involve only research on new topics of Physics
on which Ph.D degrees have not been offered by any College or University. The Supervisory Committee may advise the candidate to take courses to make up deficiencies in the area of his interest. The candidate will be expected to conduct significant research on a specialized area of Physics (in his area of interest) that has enough scope of application for the scientific and technological development in the University, society and the nation. Field trips and visits to some industries and research Institutes may be conducted where necessary. The career opportunities for the graduates are enumerated below.

Degree to be Awarded
The Ph.D degree will be awarded in Physics

Award of Ph.D Degree
The Panel of examiners will recommend the award of the Ph.D degree if the candidate has fulfilled the requirements in 7.0 above. The recommendation would then be sent to the Senate for approval.

Course Durations (minimum time)
Full-time Ph.D 24 calendar months
Part-time Ph.D 36 calendar months

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ENTRY / GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Entry Requirements
An applicant for the Doctor of Philosophy must possess a Master’s degree in Physics/Applied Physics from a recognized University or an equivalent Institution. Applicants with Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, and Physical Chemistry from a recognized University or an equivalent Institution may also be considered for admission into the Ph.D program.

Graduation Requirements
In order to qualify for the award of the Ph.D degree candidate must fulfill the following requirements.
1 Pass written examinations on course works where prescribed.
2 Defend Ph.D proposal before embarking on Ph.D research
3 Carry out publishable Ph.D research works.
4 Present Ph.D seminar on the works carried out.
5 Defend Ph.D thesis before a panel of examiners as provided in PG guidelines.
 

Areas of Specializations
1 Solid State Physics/Electronics
2 Geophysics
3 Energy Physics
4 Medical Physics
5 Nonlinear Optic

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JOB AND CAREER PROSPECTS OF GRADUANDS

Ph.D graduates in above areas of Physics will have bright career opportunities as follows:
1 Schools positions in Universities or Institutions of higher learning.
2 Research Scientists positions in Research Institutions (in above areas).
3 Petroleum/Oil Industries
4 Power Industries
5 Industries involved in manufacturing high-tech medical instruments.
6 In Hospitals using high-tech medical instruments and diagnostic procedures.
7 In Industries manufacturing electronic materials and components.
8 Self employments.
9 Post-Doctoral research opportunities abroad.

LECTURERS IN THE PROGRAMME
1 J.C.Ododo, Ph.D Professor Metal Physics (Solid State Physics)
2 D.K. De, Ph.D Professor Solid State Physics
3 O.C. Meludu, Ph.D Senior Lect. Geophysics
4 Usman Adam, Ph.D Lecture I Non-Linear Optics
5 A. Nur, Ph.d Senior Lect. Geophysics
6 E.U. Uttah, Ph.D * Professor Atmospheric Physics
7 S.F. Akande, Ph.D * Associate Professor Electronics

* Part-time staff from University of Jos

Facilities
The Department can access the research facilities available in the advanced Instrumentation Centre in Sheda, Abuja. Research in the Energy Physics program can also be carried out (i) in the Centre for Energy Research, ABU, Zaria; (ii) Solar Energy Research Centre in Sokoto and Ilorin; (iii) Centre for Radiation Research in University of Ibadan. We are also trying to establish our own Centre for Electronics and Alternative Power Technology. Collaborative research programs in areas of Solid State Physics can be established with other Universities like, ABU, Zaria and University of Jos.

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