The masters and doctoral programmes of the department are oriented towards fundamental and applied research and reflect the specialties of the faculty. The objectives of the programs are to give students advanced training for further research in universities or the private sector.

Programme Objectives

• to provide advanced knowledge in Physics/Applied Physics/Electronics beyond that obtained in undergraduate programmes
• to develop competence in conducting of research, within the framework of Physics/Applied Physics/Electronics
• to provide opportunities for the design of discipline-based research projects that meet the needs and interests of individuals

Entry Requirements

The prerequisite for entry to the MPhil (Physics) program is a BSc degree in Physics or related field with a GPA ≥ 3.00. Initially, all students register for the MPhil Degree, unless they already have an equivalent research degree or an MSc with at least a B+ average. The upgrade of registration to the PhD is allowable after one year based on all the following criteria: 

1. The submission of an acceptable upgrading proposal
2. The presentation of a satisfactory Seminar to the Department, relating to the work done and the work proposed
3. An independent assessment by an Upgrading
   Assessment Committee

Areas of Research

Our Graduate students, here in the Department of Physics, have the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in various areas such as Materials Science, Climate Science, Telecommunications, Renewable Energy, Medical Physics and others.

Further information on the Physics Research Groups can be found online at https://www.mona.uwi.edu/physics/research-groups.

Duration of Programme