Graduate Studies

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the programme, you should have:

1. A Bachelor's degree of this University, or an equivalent qualification;
2. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant Science subject (e.g. Physics, Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Mathematics) or an Engineering discipline;
3. Prior knowledge in university-level electromagnetism, quantum mechanics and thermodynamics, university-level linear algebra and multi-variable calculus, basic statistics, and some computer programming experience (e.g coding in C++, Mathematica, Matlab or Python); and
4. Applicants shall pass a qualifying examination if deemed necessary; and
5. Fulfil the University Entrance Requirements.

For 2025-26 intake:

Application opens on November 1, 2024. The closing dates for non-local and local applications are 12:00nn (GMT+8), April 30, 2025 and 12:00nn (GMT+8), June 30, 2025  respectively.  Applications can be submitted via our on-line application system here.

For non-local students, they are advised to apply as early as possible to ensure completing all entry visa requirements prior to the commencement of the programme (It may take up to 3 months to process the entry visa).

Fees for 2025-26 intake:

The composition fee for the full-time programme for 2025-26 intake will be HK$190,000#. The fee shall be payable in two instalments over one year.

In addition, students are required to pay Caution Money (HK$350, refundable on graduation subject to no claims being made) and Graduation Fee (HK$350). All full-time students will be charged a student activity fee of HK$100 per annum to provide support for activities of student societies and campus wide student events.

# Subject to approval

Programme Highlights

• English as the medium of instruction
• 1 year (full-time)
• Emphasizing a balanced and flexible approach, with a strong focus on catering to the academic and career aspiration of students, developing their own specialty in subject knowledge and technical skills
• Solid education on theories, techniques and frontier developments in different sub-fields in physics including the five fields of specialization: astrophysics, computational physics, condensed matter physics, device and nanophysics, photonics and quantum information
• Highly valued by many employers for MSc degree holders in physics with advanced preparation in mathematics, laboratory skills, and programming
• Promising employment opportunities, especially in the high-technology industry

A. Programme Structure

Regulations and Syllabuses*

To be eligible for the award of the MSc in the field of Physics, students shall complete at least 60 credits of courses. They must enroll in 2 courses (9 credits) of "compulsory courses" and take at least 42 credits of courses out of a broad range of "disciplinary electives". In addition, students must carry out a “capstone project” by enrolling in the 9-credit course PHYS8971. They are encouraged to approach faculty members in their areas of interest as soon as possible, in order to choose an appropriate project.

* The Regulations and Syllabuses 2025-26 is subject to final approval.

* Timetabling of courses may limit availability of some electives. The actual offering of such electives will be based on student demand.

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