School of Physical and Mineral Sciences

Welcome to the Department of Physics at the University of Limpopo (UL). Physics is the core skill of any scientist. Studying physics will broaden your horizon and bring a lot of intellectual satisfaction. Our teaching and learning, research and development, and community outreach offer a unique study experience within our Bachelor of Science degree programmes. The programmes are constantly evolving and blending with time as the discipline advances.

The Department of Physics makes every effort to play a positive and significant role in science and society. Our students are afforded the opportunity to be involved and integrated to map out a path towards an independent and promising career.

The mission and vision of the department are to promote sound theoretical and experimental Physics in all its diversity. At the same time, the department encourages applied and collaborative research which cross-fields with colleagues in other departments, universities, and industries.

With a warm atmosphere and a dedication to being inclusive, diverse, and fair, we strive to educate the best students and prepare future leaders in academia and industry. We hope that this will be the beginning of your very own exciting and rewarding journey as you probe a lead to a deeper understanding of our lives and world.