MPhil in Physics
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 - 4 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
HKD 42,100 / per year *
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Introduction
Joining the Department of Physics as a postgraduate student is an exciting prospect. The Department has received worldwide recognition for its research breakthroughs. The strong research culture within the Department, and in the University as a whole, has encouraged such success, which has been characterized by frequent collaboration between experimental and theoretical faculty members.
By pursuing research at the frontier of knowledge and innovation at the cutting edge of technology, our faculty seeks to preserve and nurture a sense of wonder about the natural world and impart it to students as a lasting motivation for learning. Our postgraduate programs seek to provide students with a solid grounding in broad physics principles and techniques, and ambiance conducive to creative and innovative activities, and opportunities for cross- and inter-disciplinary research.
The MPhil program is designed to prepare students for teaching, further postgraduate studies, or advanced work in the industry. Students are expected to undertake coursework and successfully complete a thesis to demonstrate competence in research.