Overview

The MSc Physics programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong 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.

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.

Students at Physics programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong will:

be strengthen on different skills such as critical analysis, problem solving, communication, and research.

be prepared different job prospects in education, research, industry, and further study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classical Mechanics and Special Relativity

Modern Quantum Mechanics

Photonics: Materials and Devices

Instrumentation

Techniques in Materials Characterizations

Advanced Quantum Mechanics

Techniques in Materials Characterization

Classical Electrodynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

graduated from a recognized university and obtained a bachelor's degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class; or

graduated from an honours programme of a recognized university with a bachelor's degree, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than "B"; or

completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.

English Proficiency

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

44500 HKD / year

≈ 44500 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

44500 HKD / year

≈ 44500 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Students at Physics programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

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