Physics (Scientific)

Master of Natural Sciences in Physics 
Сipher: 6M060400
Name: Physics (scientific)

Purpose Preparation of highly qualified specialists in the field of Physics, with the knowledge and competencies in demand for work in higher educational institutions, research institutes, enterprises and organizations of the industry related to the production, transmission and consumption of energy, as well as design and research organizations of physical profile
Disciplines  

State Compulsory Module

 History and Philosophy of Science
Foreign language (Professional)
Pedagogics
Psychology

Physics, MSc

Basic Professional Modules: Required Core Modules :

 

 Module 1. Research organization
  • Scientific Research Organization and Planning
Module 2. Modern Physics and Field Theory
  • Basic Principles of Modern Physics
  • Quantum Field Theory
Module 3. Computer Modeling and Experimental Physics
  • Computer Modeling of Multiparticle Systems
  • Experimental Physics

Track modules
Track 1
Theoretical physics

 

 

 Module 1 General Relativity and Many-Body
  • Additional Topics of General Relativity
  • Quantum Theory of Many-Body
Module 2 Motion in GR and Scattering
  • Тhe Problem of Bodies Motion in General Relativity
  • Quantum Theory of Scattering
Module 3 Supersymmetry and Astrophysics
  • Introduction to the Supersymmetry Theory
  • Relativistic Astrophysics
Module 4 Numerical Methods and Nuclear Astrophysics
  • Numerical Methods of Theoretical Physics
  • Nuclear Astrophysics
Track 2
Plasma Physics 

 

 

 Module 1 Selected topics of plasma physics
  • Selected topics of plasma physics
  • Physics of plasma
Module 2 Nonlinear phenomena in plasma
  • Nonlinear phenomena in plasma  
  • Electrodynamic processes in dense plasma
Module 3 Numerical methods in plasma physics
  • Computer simulation in physics of dense plasma
  • Collision processes in dense plasma
Module 4 Impulse plasma dynamics 
  • Physics of gas discharged processes // Introduction to gas discharge plasma physics
  • Impulse plasma dynamics
Track 3
Thermal Physics

 

 

 

 Module 1 Heat and mass Transfer
  • Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
  • Refrigeration
Module 2 Physics  of Combustion
  • Fuel and its use
  • Modelling and optimisation of energy processes
Module 3 The solution of engineering tasks
  • Computational Methods inThermal Physics
  • Computer technologies of the solution ofengineering tasks
Module 4 Green Energy 
  • Understanding Sustainable Energy Production and Use
  • Wind power

Internship

 Pedagogical practice
Research practice 1
Research practice 2
Master's Research (Research Seminar I)
Master's Research (Research Seminar II)
Master's Research (Research Seminar III)
Master's Research (Research Seminar IV)
Final Examination

Thesis

Thesis Completion and Defense
Employability
Graduates of 6M060400-Physics program are in demand at Research institutes, higher educational institutions, schools, colleges in order to teach physical subjects, as well as in industrial enterprises.
Research Institutes: Research Institute for Experimental and Theoretical Physics, National Open Type Nanolaboratory, Institute of Ionosphere, Astrophysical Institute, Fesenkov Physical-Technical Institute, Institutes of the National Academy of Sciences, Institute of nuclear Physics and other.
Higher Educational Institutions: al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Natioanl and State Universities, Private universities.
Industrial Enterprises: "Samruk Energo", “Alatau Zharyk”, “Kegok", "Saiman Corporation", Almaty Power Stations, Kentau Transformer Plant, "Astana Solar - Kazatomprom", Astana Solar, Central-Asian Power-Energy Company, Llp “Samruk-Energostroyservis”, "Batys Transit", "Astanaenergosbyt", “Abb”, Hvr International Ltd.
Further studies

Graduates of the Physics program have an opportunity to continue education in master degree program in any institution related to physics, including al-Farabi KazNU, Eurasian National University, and also abroad, since the transcript of Physics specialty is entirely corresponds to the one in foreign universities, that is American, European and other foreign universities.
Programme learning outcomes
Physics (MSc)

A graduate of the Physics (MSc) programme must possess the following knowledge, skills, and competences:

have profound knowledge about modern experimental, theoretical and numerical methods of studying physical phenomena and processes; issues related to the modern understanding of an organization structure of matter, fundamental physical laws and physical phenomena; latest scientific and technical achievements and trends as well as modern theoretical and applied problems in various fields of Physics;
know history of philosophy and science; basics of higher education pedagogy, psychology and management, theory and techniques of teaching Physics in higher educational institutions; one of foreign languages and Physics-related foreign-language terminology;
be able to handle large files of scientific date, work independently with various information sources, choose necessary research methods, modify existing methods and develop new ones based on concrete study tasks; freely orientate in fundamental and applied issues of the selected field of physics; use computer equipment and sophisticated algorithms to solve complex professional problems in a creative way; formulate and solve problems occurring during scientific-pedagogical activities and requiring profound professional knowledge; perform academic advising for students’ coursework and graduation papers;

demonstrate:

- understanding of the processes and phenomena of nature, and the unity of their relationship by knowing the basic human, social, and economic doctrines;

- the fundamental unity of science and its possibilities for further development of the global environmental problems;

- classify the resulting information for decision-making, planning and forecasting;

- using of scientific, reference, methodical literature on the specialty national and foreign languages;

- developing of the personal qualities (ability) for self-learning at the end of the training program, to expand their knowledge based information and educational technologies;

- demonstrate an understanding of professional ethical principles and work ethically in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness and diversity;

- think critically, creatively and independently;
- conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the communications professions in which they work;
- write correctly and clearly in forms and styles appropriate for the communications professions, audiences and purposes they serve;