Study Mode | FULL TIME |
Level | UNDER-GRADUATE |
Duration | 4 Years |
Intake | February, April, September |
Tution Fees | N/A |
The Bachelor of Science in Physics programme at Xiamen University Malaysia is supported by the College of Physical Science and Technology in the main campus of Xiamen University in China. The college consists of the Department of Physics and the Department of Astronomy and the faculty members include academicians of the Chinese Academy of Science (adjunct), senior and junior experts holding prestigious titles. The research areas of the Department of Physics are diverse, focusing on various aspects of the frontiers, including condensed matter physics, statistical physics and biophysics, while featuring cross-disciplinary collaboration. The Department of Astronomy has strong collaborations with Shanghai Astronomical Observatory, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
The Physics programme at Xiamen University Malaysia offers a unique interdisciplinary educational experience that mirrors the best practices from leading universities around the world. The programme is designed to meet the needs and aspirations of young graduates in adapting to the modern era of disruption, by equipping them with strong foundations of scientific knowledge, spirit of inquiry and passion for study and work. The programme provides international exposure and fosters collaboration network with the wider physics community from the east and west.
Students will undergo two years of solid foundational training in mathematics, classical mechanics, electrodynamics, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics. In the next two years, they would have the flexibility and opportunity to explore courses from physics (including astrophysics), or other disciplines such as engineering, finance, and humanities. In addition, the programme offers one semester of undergraduate research module, and one semester of research internship, on top of the final year thesis.
Unique syllabi that retain the essence of traditional physics and explore modern applied physics disciplines
Interdisciplinary curriculum that prepares versatile graduates for future-proof employment
Research-focused curriculum that prepares graduates for further education opportunities
and frontier science careers
Unique experience of educational and cultural exchange from the east and west
SUBJECTS
Mechanics
Thermal Physics
Electromagnetism
Modern Physics
Physics Lab I
Physics Lab II
Theoretical Mechanics
Quantum Mechanics I
Mathematical Methods in Physics I
Electrodynamics I
Principles of Optics
Physics Lab III
Physics Lab IV
Industrial Training/
Undergraduate Research II/Capstone Project
Final Year Project I
Final Year Project II
MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSES
Astronomy
Electronic Circuits
Undergraduate Research I
Electrodynamics II
Solid State Physics
Astrophysics
Atomic and Molecular Physics
Photonics and Optoelectronics
Quantum Mechanics II
Mathematical Methods in Physics II
Cosmology
Nuclear and Particle Physics
Semiconductor Physics and Devices
Relativity
MATHEMATICS CORE
Calculus IA
Calculus II
Linear Algebra
Ordinary Differential Equation
Probability and Statistics B
Numerical Methods
Python Programming Language
CAREER PROSPECTS
Physicist
Researcher
Applications Engineer
Design and Device Engineer
Data Scientist
Financial and Banking Analyst
Educator
Data Analyst
Lab Engineer
IT Engineer
Computational Scientist
Materials Engineer
Scientific Administrator
Instrumentation Engineer
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
STPM |
Pass Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or equivalent with at least grade C in Physics and Mathematics |
A-LEVEL |
Pass A-level with at least grade C in Physics and Mathematics |
UEC |
Pass Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with at least grade B in 5 subjects including Physics and Advanced Mathematics |
Foundation/ Matriculation |
Pass Matriculation/Foundation from any Higher Education Providers that are approved to offer such programme with a CGPA of at least 2.0, and a GPA of at least 2.0 (Grade C) in Physics and Mathematics subjects |
SAM |
Pass South Australian Matriculation (SAM) with at least Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) 70 and Grade B in Physics and Mathematics |
CPU |
Pass Canadian Pre-University (CPU) with an average of 70% in 6 relevant subjects including Physics and Mathematics |
Diploma |
Pass Diploma (Level 4 MQF) with a CGPA of at least 2.5 and a GPA of at least 2.0 in Physics and Mathematics subjects |