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School of Physics - Universiti Sains Malaysia

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Master Of Science Degree Programme in Solid State Physics (Coursework)

This programme exposes candidates to up-to-date theoretical and experimental aspects of Solid State Physics. The students will explore the journey of knowledge and practical experience from sand to optical communication system. Candidates will also be trained to equip them with the capability of addressing physicist related problems as engineers in the semiconductor and solid state lighting industry.

Course Structure

The programme consists of 40 units of the following four core courses, three elective courses, two practical courses and one compulsory research project.

Semester I

  • Solid State Physics I (core - 4 units)
  • X-Ray Structure Analysis (elective - 4 units)
  • Measurement and Experimental Techniques I (core - 4 units)
  • Physics of Optical Communication (elective - 4 units)

Semester II

  • Solid State Physics II (core - 4 units)
  • Semiconductor Physics (core - 4 units)
  • Measurement and Experimental Techniques II (core - 4 units)
  • Semiconductor Devices (elective - 4 units)
  • Research Project (compulsory - 8 units)

Admission Requirements

Applicants should possess the following

  • BSc (Hons) in Physics minimum CGPA of 2.75/4 or equivalent.
  • BSc in Physics or equivalent with several years of experience in a relevant field.

Language Requirement

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

  • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
  • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
  • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
  • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 154; or
  • A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
  • A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
  • A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

Exemption is given to candidate if:

  • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
  • Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

Duration

  • Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 4 semesters

 

 

MSc. Solid State Physics Programme Briefing