Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics

The B.Sc. Applied Physics is a four year degree program designed such that the graduating candidates will acquire the following skills. Designing, manufacturing, handling and using renewable energy technologies. Selecting, handling, testing and using materials for various applications. Describing various physical processes. Doing and reporting experimental activities various experiments in Physics. Solving physical problems. It is anticipated that graduates will acquire innovative skills in handling and using various kinds of materials for industrial use. They will also be innovative in the application of renewable energies. In general graduates will knowledge and understanding, intellectual, practical and transferable skills necessary for the analysis and synthesis of problems related to materials and renewable energies. This will be acquired through a combination of lectures, practical experiments, project research, case studies and industrial practical training.

Admission Requirements

  For admission into the Applied Physics degree programme, a minimum of two principal passes in Mathematics and Physics at Secondary School Advanced level is needed from any of the A-level combination

Government sponsored students are selected by the Rwanda National Examinations Council. Privately sponsored students should apply directly to the Institute's office of the Registrar

Information on fees and other admission requirements can be obtained from the Registrar using contacts below:

  The Registrar,
Kigali Institute of Science and Technology,
Avenue de l'Armée, P.O. Box 3900, Kigali, Rwanda.
Tel: +2502 574698, Fax: +2502571925
Email: registrar@kist.ac.rw
Website: http://www.kist.ac.rw

Year 1: Languages ( English / French), Mathematics, Computer literacy, Foundation skills, Mechanics and properties of matter, Languages ( English / French), Mathematics, Computer literacy.

Year 2: Computer literacy, Mathematics, Mathematical physics, Classical mechanics, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, Waves & oscillations, Quantum mechanics, Electronics, Computer literacy, Health and Safety.

 Year 3: Solid state physics, Electrodynamics, Nuclear physics, Statistical mechanics, Atomic and Molecular physics, Science for development,

Renewable Energy option.

Introduction to environmental science, Energy conservation, Solar Thermal & Photovoltaics, Biomass and wind energy

Material Science Option.

Introduction to Material Science, Elasticity and Plasticity, Fracture Mechanics, Polymeric materials, Physical, Extraction metallurgy.

Year 4:

  Renewable Energy option.

Measurement and Instrumentation, Hydrogen Energy, Hydro, Geothermal and Tidal energy, Entrepreneurship, Energy-Market, Policy and Environmental law, Environmental Economics, Project

Material Science Option.

Measurement and Instrumentation, Semiconductor materials, Electrical Engineering materials, Entrepreneurship, Non destructive testing of materials, Ceramics and Glass, Composite materials, Project