Master of Science in Physics– Mixed Mode (MSCP2)
(MQA/SWA0306)
- Master of Science in Physics (Course + Research)
- Entry Requirement
- Curriculum Structure
- Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
- Programme Learning Outcomes
- Matrix Program Objectives (PEO) Vs Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
- Classification of Subjects
- Programme Structure
- Mapping
- Career Prospects
- MQA certificate
| Awarding Institution | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | |||
| Teaching Institution | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | |||
| Programme Name | Master of Science in Physics | |||
| Final Award |
Master of Science in Physics | |||
| NEC Code |
0533 |
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| Programme Code | MSCP2 | |||
| Professional or Statutory Body of Accreditation |
MALAYSIAN MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION (KEMENTERIAN PENGAJIAN TINGGI MALAYSIA) | |||
| Language(s) of Instructions |
English, Malay | |||
| Mode of Study | Conventional | |||
| Mode of operation | Self-govern | |||
| Study Scheme | Full Time |
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| Study Duration |
Minimum: 1 year and half Maximum: 4 years |
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1. A bachelor’s degree in Physics from UTM or other Institutes of Higher Education,
OR
A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Education Physics, and other fields related to Physics may be considered subject to the Department panel’s approval.
equivalent qualifications recognized by the Senate is subject to work experience in the field of Physics and related areas:
OR
Equivalent qualifications recognized by the Senate is subject to work experience in the field of Physics and related areas.
| Bachelor’s Degree CGPA | Working Experience |
| ≥ 3.00 | N/A |
| 2.70 – 2.99 | 2 years |
| 2.50 – 2.69 | 4 years |
| 2.30 – 2.49 | 6 years |
The candidate must have completed a minimum of six (6) core Physics courses, with a minimum of 3 credit hours for each course and achieved a minimum grade of C+ or higher for each of these core Physics courses.
OR
The candidate undergoes a one-semester pre-Master’s program that require the candidate to take 2 to 4 (according to the candidate’s needs) undergraduate courses such as Quantum Mechanics, Solid State Physics, Electromagnetism and Mathematical Physics (subject to the Department Panel’s recommendation).
2. International candidates must meet one of the following English language proficiency requirements:
i. Test of English as a Foreign Language, TOEFL (iBT) score of 60 and above; or
ii. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) band score OF 6.0 and above; or
iii. ELS Certified Intensive English Program (CIEP) with Level 108; or
iv. Any examination aligned with The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) as follows:
a. Cambridge English Qualification (CEQ) with a score of B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE); or
b. PTE Academic with a score of 59 and above; or
c. Malaysian University Entrance Test (MUET) Band 4 and above.
OR
Exemptions from the English language requirement may be granted to international students who have completed their secondary education or graduated from countries listed by the Student Recruitment and Admission Division (SRAD).
OR
The international candidates must attend one of the following programs:
i. Intensive English Program (IEP) conducted by the Language Academy, UTM and achieve an IELTS band score of 6.0 and above or pass an examination aligned with CEFR with the specified score; or
ii. ELS Certified Intensive English Program (CIEP) with Level 108.
3. Person with disabilities (OKU) are not accepted into this program (including color blindness).
4. Candidates with APEL T-7 (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) certificates may be considered for admission (subject to Faculty approval).
CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
INTAKE SEMESTER 1 2023/2024 (OCTOBER 2023)
SEMESTER 1
| COURSE CODE | COURSE | CREDIT |
| UHXX 6XX3 | University general course | 3 |
| MSCP 1303 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| MSCP 1203 | Advanced Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| Elective Course (Choose 1 Course – 3 credits) | ||
| MSCP 1113 | Materials Characterization and Analysis I | 3 |
| MSCP 1213 | Materials Characterization and Analysis II | 3 |
| MSCP 1313 | Advanced Condensed Matter Physics | 3 |
| MSCP 1123 | Elementary Particles | 3 |
| MSCP 1223 | Nuclear Techniques and Analysis | 3 |
| MSCP 1133 | Computational Space Physics | 3 |
| MSCP 1233 | Scientific Computing | 3 |
| MSCP 1333 | Semiconductor Devices Fabrication | 3 |
| MSCP 1143 | Laser-Matter Interaction | 3 |
| MSCP 1243 | Advanced Fibre Optics | 3 |
| MSCP 1103 | Mathematical Method for Physics | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |
SEMESTER 2
| COURSE CODE | COURSE | CREDIT |
| MSCP 1403 | Electrodynamics | 3 |
| MSCP 1503 | Advanced Solid-State Physics | 3 |
| MSCP 1180 | Research Proposal | 3 |
| Elective Course (Choose 1 Course – 3 credits) | ||
| MSCP 1113 | Materials Characterization and Analysis I | 3 |
| MSCP 1213 | Materials Characterization and Analysis II | 3 |
| MSCP 1313 | Advanced Condensed Matter Physics | 3 |
| MSCP 1123 | Elementary Particles | 3 |
| MSCP 1223 | Nuclear Techniques and Analysis | 3 |
| MSCP 1133 | Computational Space Physics | 3 |
| MSCP 1233 | Scientific Computing | 3 |
| MSCP 1333 | Semiconductor Devices Fabrication | 3 |
| MSCP 1143 | Laser-Matter Interaction | 3 |
| MSCP 1243 | Advanced Fibre Optics | 3 |
| MSCP 1103 | Mathematical Method for Physics | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |
SEMESTER 3
| COURSE CODE | COURSE | CREDIT |
| MSCP 2180 | Dissertation | 18 |
| Total | 18 | |
INTAKE SEMESTER 2 2023/2024 (FEBRUARY 2024)
SEMESTER 1
| COURSE CODE | COURSE | CREDIT |
| MSCP 1403 | Electrodynamics | 3 |
| MSCP 1503 | Advanced Solid-State Physics | 3 |
| MSCP 1303 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| Elective Course (Choose 1 Course – 3 credits) | ||
| MSCP 1113 | Materials Characterization and Analysis I | 3 |
| MSCP 1213 | Materials Characterization and Analysis II | 3 |
| MSCP 1313 | Advanced Condensed Matter Physics | 3 |
| MSCP 1123 | Elementary Particles | 3 |
| MSCP 1223 | Nuclear Techniques and Analysis | 3 |
| MSCP 1133 | Computational Space Physics | 3 |
| MSCP 1233 | Scientific Computing | 3 |
| MSCP 1333 | Semiconductor Devices Fabrication | 3 |
| MSCP 1143 | Laser-Matter Interaction | 3 |
| MSCP 1243 | Advanced Fibre Optics | 3 |
| MSCP 1103 | Mathematical Method for Physics | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |
SEMESTER 2
| COURSE CODE | COURSE | CREDIT |
| UHXX 6XX3 | University general course | 3 |
| MSCP 1203 | Advanced Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| MSCP 1180 | Research Proposal | 3 |
| Elective Course (Choose 1 Course – 3 credits) | ||
| MSCP 1113 | Materials Characterization and Analysis I | 3 |
| MSCP 1213 | Materials Characterization and Analysis II | 3 |
| MSCP 1313 | Advanced Condensed Matter Physics | 3 |
| MSCP 1123 | Elementary Particles | 3 |
| MSCP 1223 | Nuclear Techniques and Analysis | 3 |
| MSCP 1133 | Computational Space Physics | 3 |
| MSCP 1233 | Scientific Computing | 3 |
| MSCP 1333 | Semiconductor Devices Fabrication | 3 |
| MSCP 1143 | Laser-Matter Interaction | 3 |
| MSCP 1243 | Advanced Fibre Optics | 3 |
| MSCP 1103 | Mathematical Method for Physics | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |
SEMESTER 3
| COURSE CODE | COURSE | CREDIT |
| MSCP 2180 | Dissertation | 18 |
| Total | 18 | |
Note : Dissertation can only be taken after completion of all courses
LIST OF COURSES
CORE COURSES
| COURSE CODE | COURSE | CREDITS |
| MSCP 1303 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| MSCP 1203 | Advanced Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| MSCP 1403 | Electrodynamics | 3 |
| MSCP 1503 | Advanced Solid-State Physics | 3 |
ELECTIVE COURSES
| COURSE CODE | COURSE | CREDITS |
| MSCP 1113 | Materials Characterization and Analysis I | 3 |
| MSCP 1213 | Materials Characterization and Analysis II | 3 |
| MSCP 1313 | Advanced Condensed Matter Physics | 3 |
| MSCP 1123 | Elementary Particles | 3 |
| MSCP 1223 | Nuclear Techniques and Analysis | 3 |
| MSCP 1133 | Computational Space Physics | 3 |
| MSCP 1233 | Scientific Computing | 3 |
| MSCP 1333 | Semiconductor Devices | 3 |
| MSCP 1143 | Laser-Matter Interaction | 3 |
| MSCP 1243 | Advanced Fibre Optics | 3 |
| MSCP 1103 | Mathematical Method for Physics | 3 |
RESEARCH COURSES
| COURSE CODE | COURSE | CREDITS |
| MSCP 1180 | Research Proposal | 3 |
| MSCP 2180 | Dissertation | 18 |
Please refer to Appendix C for the synopsis of each course.
Graduates of the programme should be:
1. PEO 1:
Competent and skilful in advanced areas of physics relevant to academic and industrial demands.
2. PEO 2:
Equipped with ethics and professional skills to excel within a multicultural
working environment.
3. PEO 3:
Contribute to organization or society by engaging with contemporary issues.
1. PLO1:
Integrate scientific concepts related to advanced theoretical and contemporary knowledge comprehensively in the field of physics.
2. PLO2:
Formulate solutions using different approaches in solving complex physics problems independently.
3. PLO3:
Use advanced/contemporary tools in the field of physics constructively in conducting scientific research or activities.
4. PLO4:
Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with different groups of people, as well as respectful of the other’s identities and opinions.
5. PLO5:
Convey technical and scientific ideas confidently and accurately in various communication media using appropriate presentation style catering to different groups of audiences.
6. PLO6:
Utilize a broad range of relevant digital technologies and software effectively to enhance quality of work.
7. PLO7:
Evaluate available tools or approaches to analyze and solve Physics issues efficiently.
8. PLO8:
Exhibit leadership qualities in the form of planning, efficient resource management and responsibility when completing a task or project.
9. PLO9:
Evaluate information from various sources independently in completing research work while sustaining the habit of autonomous learning.
10. PLO10:
Initiate entrepreneurial projects constructively.
11. PLO11:
Demonstrate adherence to legal, ethical, and professional codes of practice consistently in discussing academics, civics, local and global issues.
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PLO PEO |
PLO 1 | PLO 2 | PLO 3 | PLO 4 | PLO 5 | PLO 6 | PLO 7 | PLO 8 | PLO 9 | PLO 10 | PLO 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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PEO 1- Kompeten dan mahir dalam bidang fizik termaju yang relevan dengan keperluan akademik dan industri.
Competent and skilful in advanced areas of physics relevant to academic and industrial demands.
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PEO 2- Beretika dan berkemahiran profesional untuk cemerlang dalam persekitaran budaya kerja yang pelbagai.
Equipped with ethics and professional skills to excel within a multicultural working environment. |
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PEO 3- Menyumbang kepada organisasi atau masyarakat dengan melibatkan diri dalam isu-isu kontemporari.
Contribute to organization or society by engaging with contemporary issues.
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| List of Program Learning Outcomes | ||
| PLO1 – Knowledge and understanding | PLO2 – Cognitive skills | PLO3 – Practical skills |
| PLO4 – Interpersonal skills | PLO5 – Communication skills | PLO6 – Digital skills |
| PLO7 – Numeracy skills | PLO8 – Leadership, autonomy and responsibility | PLO9 – Personal skills |
| PLO10 – Entrepreneurial skills | PLO11 – Ethics and professional skills | |
CADANGAN MAPPING PLO VS UTM EDUCATIONAL GOALS
| PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO) |
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES (PEO) |
UTM EDUCATIONAL GOALS (EG) | ||||||
| PEO 1 | PEO 2 | PEO 3 | EG 1 | EG 2 | EG 3 | EG 4 | EG 5 | |
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| UTM EDUCATIONAL GOALS | |
| E.G. 1 |
Demonstrate knowledge and competency in various field of study, appropriate research and professional practices, and the processes of critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem solving for universal well-being and prosperity Mempamerkan pengetahuan dan kemahiran dalam pelbagai bidang pengajian, amalan penyelidikan dan profesional yang bersesuaian serta proses-proses pemikiran kritis, pemikiran kreatif dan penyelesaian masalah untuk kemakmuran dan kesejahteraan sejagat. |
| E.G. 2 |
Demonstrate high standard of ethical conduct, positive character, and societal responsibilities Mempamerkan taraf etika yang tinggi, watak positif, dan tanggungjawab sosial |
| E.G. 3 |
Appreciate and always be guided by the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia core values of Integrity, Synergy, Excellence and Sustainability Menghayati dan sentiasa berpandukan nilai-nilai teras Universiti Teknologi Malaysia iaitu integriti, sinergi, kecemerlangan dan kelestarian |
| E.G. 4 |
Communicate and collaborate effectively with other professionals, and the society Berkomunikasi dan bekerjasama secara berkesan dengan ahli profesional yang lain serta masyarakat |
| E.G. 5 |
Demonstrate the ability to learn and grow profesionally and further contribute to the development of science, technology and engineering Menunjukkan keupayaan untuk belajar dan meningkat secara profesional dan seterusnya menyumbang kepada pembangunan sains, teknologi dan kejuruteraan |
| No. | Classification | Credit Hours | Percentage | Standard (QA) |
| 1. | Compulsory University Subjects | 6 | 14.3 | 50% |
| 2. | Program Core | 9 | 21.4 | |
| 3. | Program Electives | 6 | 14.3 | |
| 4. | Research | 21 | 50 | 50% |
| Total | 42 | 100 | 100% |
This is a 3-semester full-time course comprising a total of 42 credits that combines taught courses and research components. The taught courses include 4 core courses (12 credits), 2 elective Physics courses (6 credits), 1 university compulsory course (3 credits). As the research components are Research Proposal (3 credits) and Dissertation (18 credits). Specialized topics for the dissertation can be selected from any of the four areas of research in the physics department which are material physics, optics physics, nuclear and radiation physics, and instrumentation and computational physics. Typical distribution of subjects are as follows:
CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
INTAKE SEMESTER 1 2023/2024 (OCTOBER 2023)
Semester 1
| COURSE CODE | COURSE | CREDIT |
| UHXX 6XX3 | University general course | 3 |
| MSCP 1303 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| MSCP 1203 | Advanced Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| Elective Course (Choose 1 Course – 3 credits) | ||
| MSCP 1113 | Materials Characterization and Analysis I | 3 |
| MSCP 1213 | Materials Characterization and Analysis II | 3 |
| MSCP 1313 | Advanced Condensed Matter Physics | 3 |
| MSCP 1123 | Elementary Particles | 3 |
| MSCP 1223 | Nuclear Techniques and Analysis | 3 |
| MSCP 1133 | Computational Space Physics | 3 |
| MSCP 1233 | Scientific Computing | 3 |
| MSCP 1333 | Semiconductor Devices Fabrication | 3 |
| MSCP 1143 | Laser-Matter Interaction | 3 |
| MSCP 1243 | Advanced Fibre Optics | 3 |
| MSCP 1103 | Mathematical Method for Physics | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |
Semester 2
| COURSE CODE | COURSE | CREDIT |
| MSCP 1403 | Electrodynamics | 3 |
| MSCP 1503 | Advanced Solid-State Physics | 3 |
| MSCP 1180 | Research Proposal | 3 |
| Elective Course (Choose 1 Course – 3 credits) | ||
| MSCP 1113 | Materials Characterization and Analysis I | 3 |
| MSCP 1213 | Materials Characterization and Analysis II | 3 |
| MSCP 1313 | Advanced Condensed Matter Physics | 3 |
| MSCP 1123 | Elementary Particles | 3 |
| MSCP 1223 | Nuclear Techniques and Analysis | 3 |
| MSCP 1133 | Computational Space Physics | 3 |
| MSCP 1233 | Scientific Computing | 3 |
| MSCP 1333 | Semiconductor Devices Fabrication | 3 |
| MSCP 1143 | Laser-Matter Interaction | 3 |
| MSCP 1243 | Advanced Fibre Optics | 3 |
| MSCP 1103 | Mathematical Method for Physics | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |
Semester 3
| COURSE CODE | COURSE | CREDIT |
| MSCP 2180 | Dissertation | 18 |
| Total | 18 | |
CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
INTAKE SEMESTER 2 2023/2024 (FEBRUARY 2024)
Semester 1
| COURSE CODE | COURSE | CREDIT |
| MSCP 1403 | Electrodynamics | 3 |
| MSCP 1503 | Advanced Solid-State Physics | 3 |
| MSCP 1303 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| Elective Course (Choose 1 Course – 3 credits) | ||
| MSCP 1113 | Materials Characterization and Analysis I | 3 |
| MSCP 1213 | Materials Characterization and Analysis II | 3 |
| MSCP 1313 | Advanced Condensed Matter Physics | 3 |
| MSCP 1123 | Elementary Particles | 3 |
| MSCP 1223 | Nuclear Techniques and Analysis | 3 |
| MSCP 1133 | Computational Space Physics | 3 |
| MSCP 1233 | Scientific Computing | 3 |
| MSCP 1333 | Semiconductor Devices Fabrication | 3 |
| MSCP 1143 | Laser-Matter Interaction | 3 |
| MSCP 1243 | Advanced Fibre Optics | 3 |
| MSCP 1103 | Mathematical Method for Physics | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |
Semester 2
| COURSE CODE | COURSE | CREDIT |
| UHXX 6XX3 | University general course | 3 |
| MSCP 1203 | Advanced Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| MSCP 1180 | Research Proposal | 3 |
| Elective Course (Choose 1 Course – 3 credits) | ||
| MSCP 1113 | Materials Characterization and Analysis I | 3 |
| MSCP 1213 | Materials Characterization and Analysis II | 3 |
| MSCP 1313 | Advanced Condensed Matter Physics | 3 |
| MSCP 1123 | Elementary Particles | 3 |
| MSCP 1223 | Nuclear Techniques and Analysis | 3 |
| MSCP 1133 | Computational Space Physics | 3 |
| MSCP 1233 | Scientific Computing | 3 |
| MSCP 1333 | Semiconductor Devices Fabrication | 3 |
| MSCP 1143 | Laser-Matter Interaction | 3 |
| MSCP 1243 | Advanced Fibre Optics | 3 |
| MSCP 1103 | Mathematical Method for Physics | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |
Semester 3
| COURSE CODE | COURSE | CREDIT |
| MSCP 2180 | Dissertation | 18 |
| Total | 18 | |
Note : Dissertation can only be taken after completion of all courses
LIST OF COURSES
Core courses
| COURSE CODE | COURSE | CREDITS |
| MSCP 1303 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| MSCP 1203 | Advanced Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| MSCP 1403 | Electrodynamics | 3 |
| MSCP 1503 | Advanced Solid-State Physics | 3 |
Elective courses
| COURSE CODE | COURSE | CREDITS |
| MSCP 1113 | Materials Characterization and Analysis I | 3 |
| MSCP 1213 | Materials Characterization and Analysis II | 3 |
| MSCP 1313 | Advanced Condensed Matter Physics | 3 |
| MSCP 1123 | Elementary Particles | 3 |
| MSCP 1223 | Nuclear Techniques and Analysis | 3 |
| MSCP 1133 | Computational Space Physics | 3 |
| MSCP 1233 | Scientific Computing | 3 |
| MSCP 1333 | Semiconductor Devices | 3 |
| MSCP 1143 | Laser-Matter Interaction | 3 |
| MSCP 1243 | Advanced Fibre Optics | 3 |
| MSCP 1103 | Mathematical Method for Physics | 3 |
Research Courses
| COURSE CODE | COURSE | CREDITS |
| MSCP 1180 | Research Proposal | 3 |
| MSCP 2180 | Dissertation | 18 |
Please refer to Appendix C for the synopsis of each course.
SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- A Bachelor’s Degree* from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or other Institutes of Higher Education, or equivalent qualifications recognized by the Senate is subject to work experience in the field of Physics and related areas:
| Bachelor’s Degree CGPA | Working Experience |
| ≥ 3.00 | N/A |
| 2.70 – 3.00 | 2 years |
| 2.50 – 2.70 | 4 years |
| 2.30 – 2.50 | 6 years |
*The Bachelor’s Degree in the following fields:
- Physics, or
- Engineering, Education Physics, and other fields related to Physics may be considered subject to the Department panel’s approval.
The candidate must have completed a minimum of six (6) core Physics courses, with a minimum of 3 credit hours for each course and achieved a minimum grade of C+ or higher for each of these core Physics courses.
OR
The candidate undergoes a one-semester pre-Master’s program that require the candidate to take 2 to 4 (according to the candidate’s needs) undergraduate courses such as Quantum Mechanics, Solid State Physics, Electromagnetism and Mathematical Physics (subject to the Department Panel’s recommendation).
- International candidates must meet one of the following English language proficiency requirements:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language, TOEFL (iBT) score of 60 and above; or
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) band score of 6.0 and above; or
- ELS Certified Intensive English Program (CIEP) with Level 108; or
- Any examination aligned with The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) as follows:
- Cambridge English Qualification (CEQ) with a score of B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE); or
- PTE Academic with a score of 59 and above; or
- Malaysian University Entrance Test (MUET) Band 4 and above.
OR
Exemptions from the English language requirement may be granted to international students who have completed their secondary education or graduated from countries listed by the Student Recruitment and Admission Division (SRAD).
OR
The international candidates must attend one of the following programs:
- Intensive English Program (IEP) conducted by the Language Academy, UTM and achieve an IELTS band score of 6.0 and above or pass an examination aligned with CEFR with the specified score; or
- ELS Certified Intensive English Program (CIEP) with Level 108.
- People with disabilities (OKU) are not accepted into this program (including color blindness).
- Candidates with APEL T-7 (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) certificates may be considered for admission (subject to Faculty approval).
Graduates of the program can work as
- Research officer – Research Institute, university and industries
- Science Officer — Research Institute, university and industries
- Physics Teacher – Schools and colleges
- Quality control officer – Industries
- Industrial materials scientist
- Material testing and analysis expert
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