| Study Mode | FULL TIME |
| Level | UNDER-GRADUATE |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intake | Malaysian- April for Semester I intake,International -June for Semester I intake and November for Se |
1. To produce graduates with vast knowledge and sound understanding in physics along with practical, analytical and mathematical skills for a physicists.
2. To produce graduates with oral and written communication skills and ability to work effectively in various disciplines as a team.
3. To produce graduates with high commitment towards ethical practice and appreciation towards environmental, social and safety factors in carrying out their work.
4. To produce graduates with independent learning and problem solving skills which can be used in diverse careers.
CAREER PROSPECTS
The fundamental skills as well as training in practical subjects in Physics Program makes physics graduates very desirable employees in a wide variety of areas including industries, research & development, education and finance. As examples:
1. Engineers (Failure analysis, Software, QA, Design, Production Test, Process, Optical, Sales and Support)
2. Computer Analyst
3. Meteorologists
4. Academician (teacher/lecturer)
5. Science/Research Officer
6. Astronomers
7. Entrepreneur
8. Insurance Executive
SUBJECTS
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICS SESSION 2017/2018 (126 Credits) |
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UNIVERSITY COURSES (20 CREDITS) |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
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GIG1001 |
The Islamic and Asian Civilisation (TITAS) |
2 |
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GIG1002/GIG1006 |
Ethnic Relation or Introduction to Malaysia |
2 |
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GIG1003 |
Basic Entrepreneurship Culture |
2 |
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GIG1004 |
Information Literacy |
2 |
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GIG1005 |
Social Engagement |
2 |
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GIA-GIX (Except GISxxxx |
External Faculty Elective Courses |
2 |
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GKN/GKR/GKV |
Co-Curriculum |
2 |
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GLTxxxx |
English Language 1 |
3 |
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GLTxxxx |
English Language 2 |
3 |
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FACULTY CORE COURSES (8 CREDITS) [TF] |
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SIX1001 |
Introduction to Science and Technology Studies |
3 |
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SIX1002 |
Ethics and Safety |
2 |
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SIX1004 |
Statistics |
3 |
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PROGRAM COURSES |
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(I) PROGRAM CORE COURSES (64 CREDITS) [TP] |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Pre-requisite |
Credits |
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LEVEL 1 (13 CREDITS) |
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SIF1001 |
Mathematical Methods I |
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3 |
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SIF1002 |
Vibrations and Waves |
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2 |
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SIF1003 |
Thermal Physics |
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2 |
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SIF1004 |
Modern Physics |
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2 |
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SIF1005 |
Electronics I |
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2 |
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SIF1006 |
Practical Physics I |
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2 |
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LEVEL 2 (30 CREDITS) |
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SIF2001 |
Quantum Mechanics I |
SIF1001 & SIF1004 |
3 |
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SIF2002 |
Electromagnetism I |
SIF1001 & SIF1002 |
3 |
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SIF2003 |
Electromagnetism II |
SIF2002 |
3 |
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SIF2004 |
Mechanics |
SIF1001 |
3 |
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SIF2005 |
Statistical Physics |
SIF1001 & SIF1003 |
3 |
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SIF2006 |
Optics |
SIF1001 & SIF1002 |
2 |
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SIF2007 |
Numerical and Computational Methods |
SIF1001 |
3 |
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SIF2008 |
Instrumentation |
SIF1006 |
2 |
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SIF2009 |
Practical Electronics |
SIF1005 |
2 |
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SIF2010 |
Practical Physics II |
SIF1006 |
2 |
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SIF2011 |
Practical Applied Physics |
SIF1006 |
4 |
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LEVEL 3 (21 credits) |
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SIF3001 |
Nuclear Physics |
SIF2001 |
3 |
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SIF3002 |
Atomic and Molecular Physics |
SIF2001 |
3 |
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SIF3003 |
Solid State Physics |
SIF2001 & SIF2005 |
3 |
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SIF3004 |
Project (Note: starts from Semester I; 4 credits in Semester I and 4 credits in Semester II) |
All first year courses, SIF2001, SIF2007, SIF2011 |
8 |
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SIF3005 |
Industrial Training (Taken on Special Semester) |
All first year courses, SIF2001, SIF2007, SIF2011 |
4 |
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(II) PROGRAM ELECTIVE COURSES (27 CREDITS) [EP] |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Pre-requisite |
Credits |
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SIF2012 |
Modern Optics and Laser Physics |
SIF1002 |
3 |
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SIF2013 |
Photonics |
SIF2012 |
3 |
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SIF2014 |
Cosmology and General Relativity |
SIF1004 |
3 |
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SIF2015 |
Astrophysics |
SIF2014 |
3 |
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SIF2016 |
Materials Science |
SIF1003 & SIF1004 |
3 |
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SIF2017 |
Semiconductor Devices |
SIF1005 & SIF2016 |
3 |
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SIF2018 |
Radiation Physics |
SIF1004 |
3 |
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SIF2019 |
Gas Discharge Physics |
SIF1003 |
3 |
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SIF2020 |
Electronics II |
SIF1005 |
3 |
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SIF2021 |
Digital Electronics |
SIF2020 |
3 |
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SIF2022 |
Mathematical Methods II |
SIF1001 |
3 |
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SIF3006 |
Optoelectronics |
SIF2006 & SIF2013 |
3 |
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SIF3007 |
Elementary Particle Physics |
SIF2001 & SIF2014 |
3 |
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SIF3008 |
Condensed Matter Physics |
SIF2001 & SIF2017 |
3 |
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SIF3009 |
Plasma Physics and Technology |
SIF2002 & SIF2019 |
3 |
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SIF3010 |
Microprocessor |
SIF2009 & SIF2021 |
3 |
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SIF3011 |
Quantum Mechanics II |
SIF2001 & SIF2022 |
3 |
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SIF3012 |
Computational Physics |
SIF2007 |
3 |
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(III) FACULTY ELECTIVE COURSES (7 CREDITS) [EF] Courses Offered by Other Institute/Department in Science Faculty |
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Institute/ Department |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
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Institute of Biological Sciences |
SIX 1006 |
Malaysian Flora |
3 |
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SIX 1007 |
Fauna Malaysia |
3 |
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SIX1008 |
Biocomputing |
2 |
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Dept. of Chemistry |
SIX1009 |
Basic Chemistry |
2 |
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Dept. of Geology |
SIX1010 |
Earth’s Ecosystem |
2 |
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Dept. of Science And Technology |
SIX1012 |
Logical Thinking in Science |
3 |
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Institute of Mathematical Sciences |
SIX1013 |
Fundamental of Advanced |
4 |
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Total minimum credit for graduation |
126 |
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
LOCAL STUDENTS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
• National Higher School Certificate (or an Advanced Level equivalent) with the percentage of 80% and above
or
• A Diploma from recognized Institutions with at least a CGPA of 3.00.
• Applicant may be required to undergo an interview session for certain selected programmes before being accepted by the respective faculties.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Students must obtain:
• TOEFL score of 500 (PBT), 173 (CBT) or 60 (IBT) and above
or
• IELTS Band 5.0 - 6.5 and above Without any of the above English proficiency certificates, students that have been accepted would be issued with a conditional offer letter for subsequent fulfillment of the English language requirements.
Applications must be submitted online at apply.um.edu.my
• For the latest English Language Requirements please refer here
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