PROGRAMME NAME: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICS – Mixed Mode (MSCP2)
- Master of Science, Specialization : Physics
- Entry Requirement
- Programme Objectives
- Programme Learning Outcomes
- Classification of Subjects
- Programme Structure
- Mapping
- Career Prospects
| Awarding Institution | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | |||
| Teaching Institution | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | |||
| Programme Name | Master of Science in Physics | |||
| Final Award |
Master of Science in Physics | |||
| Programme Code | MSCP2 | |||
| Professional or Statutory Body of Accreditation |
Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi | |||
| Language(s) of Instructions |
Bahasa Melayu & English | |||
| Mode of Study | Conventional | |||
| Mode of operation | Self-govern | |||
| Study Scheme | Full Time and Part time | |||
| Study Duration |
Full Time: Minimum: 1½ years; Maximum: 3 years Part Time: Minimum: 2½ years; Maximum: 4 years |
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| Type of Semester | No. of Semesters | No. of weeks per semester | ||
| Full Time | Part Time | Full Time | Part Time | |
| Normal | 3 | 6 | 14 | 14 |
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.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
- A Master’s Degree from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any other Institutions of higher learning recognised by the Senate; or
- Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree and experience in the relevant field recognised by the Senate; or
- Candidates who a currently registered in a Master’s Degree programme at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, and approved by the Graduate Studies Committee of the respective faculty and the Senate.
MASTER’s DEGREE
- A Bachelor’s Degree with good honours from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any other institution of higher learning recognised by the Senate; or
- A qualification equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree and experience in the relevant field recognised by the Senate.
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 those are strong in Physics knowledge and able to
- apply their knowledge and skills in planning, analysis, design and supervision of work in physics.
- solve problems logically, analytically and creatively with confidence..
- work in society with diverse background to achieve common goals.
- communicate effectively and work in a team to achieve excellence.
- appreciate entrepreneurship and foresee opportunities towards job-creation for the nation.
| Code | Intended Learning Outcomes | Teaching and Learning Methods | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
|
PO1
Integration and Generation of Knowledge in Sciences (C5, P5, A4) |
Ability to integrate and generate in-depth relevant scientific knowledge for the benefit of related physics disciplines. | Lectures, seminars, assignments, directed reading, active learning, laboratory work | Examinations, presentations, written assignments, problem-based exercises, and dissertation. |
|
PO2
Experimental and project works. (C5, A4) |
Ability to apply knowledge to perform project works scientifically to explain physics phenomena. | Lectures, assignments, research project, directed reading, simulation exercises, problem-based learning | Examinations, written assignments, research dissertation, presentations, problem-based exercises. |
|
PO3
Trouble-shooting Techniques and Skills, Communication Skills, Team Working and Leadership (P5, A4) |
Ability to analyze and solve physics problems and also ability to evaluate situations and react responsibly to communicate, cooperate and lead a team among peers and others. | Supervised project, lectures, individual assignment, seminar group assignments. | Research dissertation, examinations, written assignments, presentations, group reports |
|
PO4
Professionalism and Ethics (A2) |
Ability to integrate professional ethics in life, organization, society and individual to fulfill the needs of mankind in both spiritual and material aspects. | Lecture, supervised project, group assignment, seminar | Research dissertation, Written assignments, presentations, log book. |
|
PO5
Continuous Education (A2) |
Ability to acquire knowledge independently for continuous personal and professional development | Research work, dissertation, individual assignments | Research dissertation, written assignments |
|
PO6
Entrepreneurship (P1) |
Ability to explain managerial concepts and identify business opportunities and initiate action to achieve it. | Lecture, research work | Research dissertation |
| 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 programme, which comprises 42 credits that include 3 physics core courses (9 credits), 2 elective courses (6 credits), 1 University course (3 credits), Research Methodology and Dissertations (21 credits). Typical distributions of courses are as follows:
Semester 1
| Course Code | Subjects | Credit |
| MSCF 1113 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| MSCF 1423 | Semiconducting Bulk Materials | 3 |
| MSCF 1xx3 | Elective Course | 3 |
| UHAx 6xx3 | University compulsory subject | 3 |
| MSCF 1010 | Seminar | HW** |
| Total | 12 | |
Semester 2
| Course Code | Subjects | Credit |
| MSCF 1143 | Electrodynamics | 3 |
| MSCF 1xx3 | Elective Course | 3 |
| MSCF 1813 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| MSCF 1020 | Seminar | HW** |
| Total | 9 | |
** HW = Attendance is compulsory
Semester 3
| Course Code | Subjects | Credit |
| MSCF 2180/ | Dissertation (full time) / Dissertation (part time) | 21 |
| MSCF 2190 | ||
| Total | 21 | |
* Dissertation Codes: xx8x = full time, xx9x = part time
Elective Subjects
| Course Code | Subjects | Credit |
| MSCF 1123 | Elementary Particles | 3 |
| MSCF 1313 | Acoustic & Ultrasonics | 3 |
| MSCF 1413 | Analytical Techniques | 3 |
| MSCF 1433 | Semiconductor Devices | 3 |
| MSCF 1443 | Thin Film Physics | 3 |
| MSCF 1453 | Non-Crystalline Solid | 3 |
| MSCF 1463 | Phase Transformation | 3 |
| MSCF 1513 | Optoelectronics | 3 |
Please refer to Appendix E (page 86) for synopsis of each course.
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