Being the only one of its kind in Hong Kong since 1994, the Master of Science in Physics (MSc in Physics) programme in the Department of Physics has been nurturing students who seek to deepen and broaden their understanding of physics through taught courses. Through a series of learning activities that combine lectures, laboratories, guided studies and projects, the programme provides students with advanced knowledge of physics in different branches, spanning from classical to quantum and from theory to experiment. At the same time, it strengthens students on different skills such as critical analysis, problem solving, communication, and research. It has been preparing students for different job prospects in education, research, industry, and further study. The MSc programme complements the mission of the Department to advance knowledge, to serve the community in Hong Kong and the proximal region, and to transfer scientific knowledge to the public.
The Department of Physics is a vibrant team consisting of 226 undergraduate students, 152 postgraduate students, 22 professorial staff, 3 research assistant professors, 6 lecturers, and 18 technical/supporting staff. The Department is among the top in South East Asia and has been attracting the best physics students in the proximal region. Faculty staffs in the Department are active in research and have established research collaboration with scientists in world-class institutions. The Department has established a reputation in taking teaching and supervising students very conscientiously.
Study Scheme of M.Sc. Programme in Physics
The MSc Physics programme is a coursework-based master degree. No research thesis is required although students can enroll in research based credit bearing project.
Study Modes and Duration
Coursework Requirement
There is no compulsory course requirement and students are free to select courses to suit their interest and own study plan. Students are required to complete a minimum of 24 units of physics courses at 5000-level for graduation. With the permission of the Division, up to 3 units of physics (PHYS) courses at 4000-level and/or 6 units of materials science and engineering (MSEG) courses at 5000-level may be substituted.
Other Requirements
Students must achieve a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in order to fulfill the graduation requirement, unless special approval is granted by the Graduate Council.
[Note: Applicants who are interested in applying for the part-time programme should contact the Division in advance for the teaching timetable in order to ensure accessibility of courses offered.]
Applicants should hold, or expect to hold by the time of admission, a Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering, or have sufficient preparation in Physics if the first degree is in other disciplines, normally with Second Class Honours or overall average result of B or above.
Applicants should have either
For general enquiries, please call (852) 39436302 or e-mail to msc-adm@phy.cuhk.edu.hk.
For further information concerning online application procedures, please contact Graduate School Office:
Phone: (852) 39438976
Fax: (852) 26035779
E-mail: Gradschool@cuhk.edu.hk
