The objectives of the programme are as follows:

· Photonics and biophysics.

· Opportunities for physics graduates and other professionals who have relevant working experience, to upgrade their professional skills and qualifications, or to switch Advanced training in applied physics (especially in semiconductor manufacturing, to the hi-tech industry).

(I) Programme Structure

A candidate in the part-time M.Sc. Programme in Applied Physics by Coursework must complete the following in order to be awarded the M.Sc. degree:

Structure 1

(for applicants who have an Honours degree or equivalent qualifications)

EITHER

i. Complete coursework amounting to at least 24 MCs from physics modules at Level 4000 or higher,

ii. Obtain at least 16, of the 24 MCs in (a), from Level-5000 physics modules. The candidate is also allowed to choose up to 8 MCs from PC4xxx modules, in Group B, which the candidate should not have passed before, and

iii. Complete a project and a written report, equivalent to 16 MCs, in an area specified by the Department.

OR

i. Complete coursework amounting to at least 40 MCs from physics modules (which the candidate should not have passed before) at Level-4000 or higher;

ii. Obtain at least 24, of the 40 MCs in (a), from Level-5000 physics modules. The candidate is also allowed to choose up to 12 MCs from PC4xxx modules (Group B) which the candidate should not have passed before.

Structure 2
(for applicants who have a Bachelor's pass degree or completed three-years study in physics or related discipline)

EITHER

i. Complete coursework amounting to at least 68 MCs from physics modules

ii. Obtain at least 20, of the 68 MCs in (i), at Level-5000, obtain at least 24 of the 68 MCs in (a) at Level 4000, and obtain no more than 12 of the 68 MCs in (i) at Level 3000; and

iii. Complete a project at Level 4000 or higher and a written report, equivalent to 12 MCs, in an area specified by the Department.

OR

i. Complete coursework amounting to at least 80 MCs from physics modules; and

ii. Obtain at least 24, of the 80 MCs in (a), at Level 5000, obtain at least 32 of the 80 MCs in (a) at Level 4000.

In both cases above, subject to the approval of the Head of Physics Department, a candidate may be allowed to choose no more than three modules (12 MCs) from other Departments.

The modules under Groups A and B are as follows:

* At present, one module is worth 4 MCs