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View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2024/2025)
Programme NameAssociate of Science (Physics) (7106A)
DepartmentDepartment of Mathematics, Physics and Statistics
FacultyFaculty of Natural Sciences
Admission CriteriaMatriculation into the programme requires that an applicant meets one of the following criteria: At least five (5) subjects at CSEC (General Proficiency) grades I, II or III or GCE 'O' Level Grades A, B, or C and must include English Language, Mathematics, Physics and one (1) other Science Subject. Note that applicants without CSEC Physics may be admitted on a provisional basis pending the successful completion of PHY1200-Foundation Physics offered by the University. An applicant possessing PHY1200 instead of CSEC Physics along with the other subjects listed above will be admitted to the programme. Note that, as far as possible, PHY1200 will be offered in all three semesters to cater for all students without CSEC Physics qualification.
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A Certificate/Diploma/Associate Degree/Bachelor's Degree from the University of Guyana, plus a 'Pass' in one of the following such as PHY031, PHY1200, CSEC, GCE 'O' Level, CAPE Unit 1 or GCE 'AS' Level Physics.
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As Associate Degree in Science from CXC or other Examination Board or University.
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A Trained Teachers' Certificate or Associate Degree in Education (option: Secondary Science) from Cyril Potter College of Education.
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At least three (3) Units of CAPE (Grades I - III) or three (3) subjects GCE 'AS/AL' Level which must include Physics, plus two (2) subjects at CSEC or GCE 'O' Level inclusive of English A.
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A Pass in GTEE with specialization in Ordinary Diploma in Science or Commerce together with a Pass in one of the following such as PHY031, PHY1200, CSEC, GCE 'O' Level, CAPE Unit 1 or GCE 'AS' Level Physics.
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Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
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Mature age (21 years and over) with a Pass in one of the following such as PHY031, PHY1200, CSEC, GCE 'O' Level, CAPE Unit 1 or GCE 'AS' Level Physics, or evidence of exposure to Physics, together with a Pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
Tuition FeePre-First Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
First Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Second Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Pre-First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
PHY1200 Foundation Physics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3 Note that applicants without CSEC Physics may be admitted on a provisional basis pending the successful completion of PHY1200-Foundation Physics offered by the University. An applicant possessing PHY1200 instead of CSEC Physics along with the other subjects listed above will be admitted to the programme. Note that, as far as possible, PHY1200 will be offered in all three semesters to cater for all students without CSEC Physics qualification.

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
MTH1101 Algebra Online 4
MTH1104 Analytic Geometry and Trigonometry I Online 4
PHY1106 Introduction to Mechanics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
PHY1107 Introduction to Oscillations and Optics Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
PHY1190 Introductory Physics Laboratory I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 1
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ENG1203 Technical Communication Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
MTH1202 Calculus I Online 4
MTH1204 Analytic Geometry and Trigonometry II Online 4
PHY1204 Introduction to Nuclear Physics & Heat Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
PHY1205 Introduction to Electricity & Magnetism Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
PHY1290 Introductory Physics Laboratory II Hybrid (In Class/Online) 1

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
MTH2101 Calculus II Online 4
MTH2105 Linear Algebra I Online 4
PHY2103 Mechanics Not Specified 3
PHY2104 Modern Physics Not Specified 3
PHY2190 Mechanics and Modern Physics Laboratory Not Specified 2
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
CSE1201 Introduction to Programming Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
MTH2206 Multivariate Calculus Not Specified 4
PHY2205 Electricity and Magnetism Not Specified 3
PHY2207 Wave Optics and Thermodynamics Not Specified 3
PHY2291 Electromagnetism, Wave Optics and Thermodynamics Laboratory Not Specified 2

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711