It has however been stretched to the yield point,(not the elastic limit).heheee.of how Physics is the best thing known to man. This course is the basis of how we live,why we are here,how we move,etc...This is the mother of all "ENGINEERING COURSES",the mother of geophysics and many other things but before we go further,let me tell you this;

So, what can you do with a physics degree?
One possibly appealing aspect of studying physics is the diversity of physics
careers, which are not set in any one direction. Physics graduates have skills
that are in high demand in diverse sectors. These include skills relating to
numeracy, problem-solving, data analysis and the communication of complex
ideas, as well as a wider understanding of how the world works, on a scientific
and human level.
This highly transferable and valued skillset also means physics graduates earn
more! According to the Institute of Physics (IOP), while the average graduate
starting salary in the UK is UK£19,700 (approx. US$29,270), those with a BSc
in Physics earn 14% more (£22,500, approx. $33,410), and this increases to
18% more (£23,300; $34,600) for those with a Master of Physics (MPhys).

This course is actually a diverse course,very dynamic, there is nothing you can't do with it,from the Medical line,to law,to technology, to teaching,engineering,marketing and finance(I know you laughed at this,but yeah,that's how diverse Physics is).

But I won't be able to show you how diverse it is,cause that wan na long story,but I will show you some of its branches here:


1.Research scientist
careers
Although it is possible
to enter into scientific
research as a trainee or
technician with a good
undergraduate degree,
those looking to pursue
long-term careers in
research should
consider further study, as senior research roles are often reserved for those
with at least a master’s degree. As well as the MSc, MPhys and PhD
qualifications, leading researchers can also gain the title of ‘Chartered
Physicist’ (CPhys) from the Institute of Physics (IOP).
The main reason to study physics at graduate level is to help you gain more
in-depth, specialized knowledge, to prepare you to work effectively in a
specific field. Potential areas of specialization include astrophysics, particle
physics, biotechnology, nanotechnology, meteorology, condensed matter
theory, quantum dynamics, applied physics, plasma physics, aerospace
dynamics, atomic and laser physics, atmospheric, oceanic and planetary
physics and climate science.

2.Physics careers in
space and
astronomy
Everyone wants to be
an astronaut where
they’re young, but if you
study physics you may
actually have a chance!
Of course, roles within
the space sector are
limited and highly competitive, and most do not include any direct involvement
in space travel. For administrative and trainee roles in this sector, an
undergraduate degree may be sufficient, but for higher-level and more
specialized roles, you’ll almost certainly need at least a master’s degree.
As well as research institutes, within both the public and private sectors, other
organizations offering roles related to space and astronomy include museums
and planetariums. Many professional astronomers can also be found
conducting research and teaching within universities and colleges, or research
labs and observatories with affiliations to academic institutions.
As an astronomer, your job would essentially be to study the universe,
collecting data from global satellites and spacecraft and operating radio and
optical telescopes. Other tasks within this sector include investigation and
research of new materials and technologies, measuring performance of
existing materials and technologies, and problem-solving at the design stage.

3.Physics careers in
healthcare
Although it may not be
the first industry you
think of, physics
careers in the
healthcare sector are
numerous. Medical
physics overlaps
significantly with
biomedical engineering,
and physicists work alongside biomedical engineers to create, review and
maintain medical technologies and equipment. Although cardiology and
neurology are areas reserved for those with an additional medical degree,
physicists are regularly employed within areas such as radiology, radiation
oncology and nuclear medicine, in order to test and approve the latest
technologies and equipment. As well as testing, responsibilities in this area
include research, design and quality assurance.
Research-based roles in this field are available within medical technology
companies, healthcare providers, research centers and academic institutions.
Knowledge of accelerator physics, radiation detection and materials science is
valuable for many of these roles, and a master’s degree in a relevant
specialization (e.g. medical physics) will also give you a leg up into the
industry.

4.Physics careers in
engineering
The engineering sector
provides many careers
in physics, particularly
within manufacturing
and technology-based
roles. Physics
graduates are often
tasked with improving
and developing products and manufacturing processes, and benefit from a
large range of potential employers spanning multiple industries such as
medicine, energy, renewable energy, transport, defense, space exploration and
telecommunications.

5.Physics careers in
energy
Whether we’re talking
about renewable or non-
renewable energy, there
are plenty of careers in
physics within the
energy sector.
Alongside the rise of
renewable energy, oil
and gas companies remain big players in the energy market, and are major
employers for physics graduates. One area of focus is on extracting fossil fuel
reserves in the most efficient way possible, using knowledge of the Earth’s
characteristics and the newest technologies. With the prospect of fossil fuels
running out, energy companies are also branching out into renewable
alternatives such as wind and solar energy, and are investing heavily in
research and development in this area, offering much career potential. Your
role here could be to collaborate with other scientists and engineers to
develop efficient and functional energy systems which harness the Earth’s
energy sustainably and cost-effectively.

6.Physics careers in
technology
A broad arena of
continual growth and
innovation, the
technology sector is a
constant source of new
opportunities,
challenges and career
paths. For physics
graduates, there is scope to work alongside other specialists in order to
develop new ideas and products. Fields with particularly high demand for
research and development workers from various backgrounds include relatively
young and potential-rich fields such as robotics, nanoscience and
nanotechnology.
Technology careers in physics may be based in public or private-sector
research centers. Many opportunities for graduates are available within large
technology companies such as Philips or Siemens, as these businesses are
keen to attract innovative and talented researchers from around the world.

7.Geophysics and
meteorology careers
Those who study
physics are also prime
candidates for
environmental careers,
thanks to their scientific
understanding of the
ways in which the Earth
functions. While
geophysicists are more
concerned with the prediction of natural disasters, meteorologists focus on
areas such as daily weather forecasting, as well as researching the long-term
effects of climate change.

8.And finally, what can you do with a physics degree if none of the options
above appeals to you? Well, you could use your mathematical proficiency to
enter into the financial world, or your knowledge of technological innovation to
head into a relevant field of the legal sector (such as patent law or forensics).
Media and entertainment are two more potential industries, where physicists
are in demand for roles such as scientific journalism, computer game
programming and film special effects. Other options include roles in teaching,
manufacturing, transport, architecture and communications.

If it weren’t for physicists, the modern world would be a very different place.
The study of physics has brought underlies so many pivotal discoveries of the
20 century – including the laser, TV, radio, computer technology, DNA and
nuclear weapons for instance – and has played a vital role in the development
of quantum theory, the theory of relativity, the big bang theory, and the
splitting of the atom.

All ye,bow to the mother of nature: PHYSICS.

all this epistle to show your love for physics.....bro summarize

Lol. I disagree bro. I think Life is.

No offeinse...I also love physics...but this is why I think those epistles up there are not needed...

average graduate
starting salary in the UK is UK£19,700 (approx. US
$29,270), those with a BSc
in Physics earn 14% more (£22,500, approx.
$33,410), and this increases to
18% more (£23,300; $34,600) for those with a Master
of Physics (MPhys).

Notice it comes with dollar and euro sign...

No go study physics as course 4 school because of dat info o...unless, ur shoe go dey treck on saturdays when u no dey go look 4 work!

RobinHez:
No offeinse...I also love physics...but this is why I think those epistles up there are not needed...



Notice it comes with dollar and euro sign...

No go study physics as course 4 school because of dat info o...unless, ur shoe go dey treck on saturdays when u no dey go look 4 work!

I am actually still studying it,but the job aspect,I will totally disagree with you,lemme give you an example in the educational aspect:in unilorin,where I am, 60% of engineering hods are physicist, even the dean is a physicist. in the medical line:recently,a job vacancy was at one of those northern universities for a medical physicist, and the starting salary was about #550k for a bsc graduate,for that matter....so if na job,a physicist that knows his value won't have a problem securing one.....

From ATOMS to the HUMAN MIND, FROM FINANCE TO ASTRONOMY, PHYSICS EXPLAINS IT ALL


INFACT, PHYSICS IS GOD People should worship physics, really.

I WANTED TO STUDY PHYSICS, but that would be shooting myself in the leg, in this NIGERIA.
I wish i know it though

Dekatron:
From ATOMS to the HUMAN MIND, FROM FINANCE TO ASTRONOMY, PHYSICS EXPLAINS IT ALL


INFACT, PHYSICS IS GOD People should worship physics, really.

I WANTED TO STUDY PHYSICS, but that would be shooting myself in the leg, in this NIGERIA.
I wish i know it though

Yep...Physics is basically what Nigeria needs,to meet up with developed countries

The best course indeed,no other counterfeit. Go to russia,india,usa,south korea,and other well developed countries,and you will know how important this course is.youbig ups to everyone that studied or is still studying Physics. The fathers of engineers,but they dont brag..

you are right; but the frustration aint easy, especially thhose who studied the course in Nigerian universities

HiggsBoson:
you are right; but the frustration aint easy, especially thhose who studied the course in Nigerian universities

Yeah,the lecturers are just too frustrating, but that's just a challenge you have to face,it is actually worldwide,not only in Nigeria...the truth is that not everybody is able to study it,most people who can't cope with it,do cross to engineering or some other less complex course.

My Block 5 people, I holla oo

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Physics - the study of matter, energy and their interactions – is an international enterprise, which plays a key role in the future progress of humankind. The support of physics education and research in all countries is important because: physics is and exciting intellectual adventure that inspires young people and expands the frontiers of our knowledge about nature. Physics is the most basic of the physical sciences. From chemistry and geology through to biology and cosmology, we understand science in terms of the concepts developed in physics. Not only this, but many of the tools on which the advances of science and technology depend are direct product of physics. The interests and concerns of physicists have always formed the basis of future technology.

In medicine we use X-rays, radioisotope and nuclear magnetic resonance imaging. In addition, laser, electron microscopes, synchrotron radiation, and electronics all depend on advances made in physics. Where would our modern western economies be without computers?—we could not build the electronics that modern computers rely on without a knowledge of quantum mechanics. Our modern world is much more connected than in previous historical times. These days we travel far, communicate easily and quickly, and conduct business around the world effortlessly. In fact almost no place on earth has been excluded from the modern interconnected world. We are not only connected with physics through modern technology we are connected at a much more basic level through mother nature. The tsunami in Sumatra Indonesia is a prime example. Not only was it catastrophic for the local area the laws of physics saw this tsunami travel across the Indian Ocean killing over 300,000 in Southeast Asia, and traveling through more than 30 other countries resulting in more than 500 deaths. This was the law of physics in action.

darkhorizon:
I am actually still studying it,but the job aspect,I will totally disagree with you,lemme give you an example in the educational aspect:in unilorin,where I am, 60% of engineering hods are physicist, even the dean is a physicist. in the medical line:recently,a job vacancy was at one of those northern universities for a medical physicist, and the starting salary was about #550k for a bsc graduate,for that matter....so if na job,a physicist that knows his value won't have a problem securing one.....

Hey ,lie small small abeg . I am studying cve in unilorin and the dean of my faculty (engineering) graduated from ABU and did his master there too. Ph.D(ilorin).

Lefty500:

Hey ,lie small small abeg . I am studying cve in unilorin and the dean of my faculty (engineering) graduated from ABU and did his master there too. Ph.D(ilorin).

grad from ABU,which degree did he have,check his credentials he has a B.sc. not a B.eng.

darkhorizon:
grad from ABU,which degree did he have,check his credentials he has a B.sc. not a B.eng.

If you mean Dean of faculty of engineering in unilorin, his name is professor Y A Jimoh. B. Eng(ABU) M. Eng. PH. D(ilorin). That's what is always written in front of is name. Check the school website for more info under faculty of engineering.

Lefty500:

If you mean Dean of faculty of engineering in unilorin, his name is professor Y A Jimoh. B. Eng(ABU) M. Eng. PH. D(ilorin). That's what is always written in front of is name. Check the school website for more info under faculty of engineering.

Dean engineering: J. A. Olorunmaiye B.Sc., (Ibadan) , Ph.D. (Calgary), MNSE, Professor & Dean MAIAA, NASHEAE, R.Eng. (Nigeria)

Lefty500:

If you mean Dean of faculty of engineering in unilorin, his name is professor Y A Jimoh. B. Eng(ABU) M. Eng. PH. D(ilorin). That's what is always written in front of is name. Check the school website for more info under faculty of engineering.

Former Dean of engineering: J. A. Olorunmaiye B.Sc., (Ibadan) , Ph.D. (Calgary), MNSE, Professor & Dean MAIAA, NASHEAE, R.Eng. (Nigeria)

darkhorizon:


Dean engineering: J. A. Olorunmaiye B.Sc., (Ibadan) , Ph.D. (Calgary), MNSE, Professor & Dean MAIAA, NASHEAE, R.Eng. (Nigeria)

K.

Your Hods

chem eng: O. A.A. Eletta B.Sc., M.Sc. (Lagos) Ph. D. (Ilorin) Senior Lecturer MNSE, MCSN, MNSChE, & Ag. Head R. Engr (Nigeria)

Agric eng: O. A.A. Eletta B.Sc., M.Sc. (Lagos) Ph. D. (Ilorin) Senior Lecturer MNSE, MCSN, MNSChE, & Ag. Head R. Engr (Nigeria)

civil eng: S. A. Raji B.Sc., (Ile-Ife), M.Sc. Senior Lecturer & Ph.D. (Lagos), MNSE; Ag. Head R.Engr. (Nigeria)

Electr eng: S. A. Aliu B.Sc (Ile -Ife), M.Eng, Senior Lecturer & Ph.D (Ilorin), MNSE, Ag. Head R.Engr (Nigeria)

Mech eng: H. D. Olusegun B. Sc. (London), M. Sc., Senior Research Ph. D. (Brunei) Fellow & Ag. Head

These are the majority of the hods,all having BSc, and then later venturing into engineering.
Even your department,civil eng. hod was a BSc student, probably architecture, before entering civil engineering. note that this list is for hods(??-2013)

pls, i need some one to help me out with some list of research topics on solar physics that will not give me too much stress for my final project, thanks.