Rhodes University Physics and Electronics MSc and PhD Programmes
Suitably qualified students are encouraged to proceed to the research degrees of MSc and PhD under the direction of the staff of the Department.
Requirements for the MSc and PhD degrees are given in the Higher Degrees Guide which can be found on the Science Faculty Website, or by visiting the “Applying” section of the Rhodes website.
The Master’s degree may be taken in Physics, or Electronics, and will be examined by thesis. Candidates may also be required to take an oral examination. Acceptance of the candidate will depend on previous academic record and availability of suitable projects. Current areas of specialisation include radio astronomy; upper atmosphere physics; luminescence; particle physics and nuclear structure . The current areas of specialisation in Electronics are transducers and digital signal processing.
A PhD degree may be taken by thesis. Candidates may also be required to take an oral examination. Acceptance of the candidate will depend on previous academic record and availability of suitable projects, and is at the discretion of the Head of Department. Current areas of specialisation are as for the MSc degree.
Registration for an MSc or PhD in the Department of Physics and Electronics involves two main steps:
- Negotiating with the department to find a research project and supervisor
- Formally registering through the university administration.