How many years is the Department of Physics programme?
Physics undergraduate programme is a 4-year academic programme.
Our department curriculum: https://fenedebiyat.yeditepe.edu.tr/en/physics-department/courses
Which faculty does the Department of Physics belong to?
The Department of Physics is located in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
Is there a 2-year Department of Physics?
There is no 2-year Department of Physics.
What are the subfields of Physics?
Applied Physics, Theoretical Physics and Health Physics are some subfields of Physics.
With which score type does the Department of Physics accept students?
Department of Physics is an academic programme that accepts students with numerical score types.
What do Physics graduates do?
Department of Physics graduates can direct their careers in both the public and private sectors. Graduates of the Department of Physics can work as researchers in the relevant departments of ministries and state institutions such as the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources and the Ministry of Industry and Trade, TUBITAK, Turkish Atomic Energy Authority, State Institute of Statistics, Turkish Standards Institute.
Can graduates of the Department of Physics work as teachers?
Students who want to teach physics must complete the Pedagogical Formation Certificate Programme. Since Physics is a science major which is offered at the secondary and high school levels, graduates can teach both in public schools and private institutions. Click here for information about the programme content, quotas, application requirements and application dates.
Can the graduates of the Department of Physics work as engineers?
Department of Physics and Physics Engineering are separate fields, and Department of Physics graduates are trained as science major graduates.
What are the benefits of Physics education?
Studying Physics is a fundamental science for understanding natural phenomena and contributing to technological developments. It also helps us to comprehend our environment better by helping us understand the scientific explanations of many events encountered in daily life.
Is Mathematics essential for the study of Physics?
Yes, Mathematics is essential for the study of Physics, because Physics is a science that requires explaining and predicting natural phenomena with mathematical models. Mathematics is a fundamental tool for understanding concepts and investigating phenomena in Physics.
What are the differences between the Department of Physics Engineering and the Department of Physics?
Department of Physics Engineering and Department of Physics are two distinct disciplines with different academic and professional goals. Physical Engineering is a discipline that focuses on technological applications by combining engineering principles with physical science. The Department of Physics is an academic programme focusing on fundamental physical sciences.
Is it difficult to study Physics?
Physics is a mathematically and theoretically intensive major compared to some other science and engineering fields and can be challenging for some students. However, it is also exciting and rewarding for students with an interest in the field and mathematical aptitude.