Master of Science in Physics
理學碩士 ( 物理學 )
MSc(PHYS)
Both full- and part-time
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 years
HK$190,000
Program Director:
Prof Rui ZHANG, Associate Professor of Physics
On successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Advance their understanding of key concepts and fundamental principles of physics.
- Enhance their problem-solving skills and use of physics knowledge to provide solutions in various applications in science and technology.
- Apply critical thinking to evaluate and obtain a better understanding of complex modern technologies and their implications.
- Gain detailed knowledge and understanding of the advanced materials for applications in the next generation of electronic and optoelectronic devices and technologies particularly for those opting for the Advanced Materials Physics and Technology Concentration.
- Use qualitative and quantitative skills to formulate and design devices using advanced materials for various sensing/testing applications particularly for those opting for the Advanced Materials Physics and Technology Concentration.
- Learn various simulation and programming tools to solve and simulate a variety of physics problems particularly for those opting for the Scientific Computing Concentration.
- Implement appropriate programming tools and algorithms to provide solutions to scientific and/or real-world problems particularly for those opting for the Scientific Computing Concentration.
Physics underpins many of today's cutting-edge technologies and innovations. An MSc in Physics will equip you to meet the challenges of rapidly evolving technologies and support your long-term career development. Through this program, we aim to renew and strengthen student's knowledge in core areas of physics, while offering a range of elective courses that allow specialization in either scientific computing or advanced materials and technology. Graduates will be well-prepared to pursue careers in next-generation quantum-based computing and sensing devices, and AI for X initiatives.
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Minimum Credit Requirement
25 credits
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Required Courses
7 credits
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Elective Courses
18 credits
Students are required to take at least two MSPY courses from the following list:
Students are allowed to take up to 6 credits of elective courses from other postgraduate courses that are not listed above, subject to prior approval of the Program Director.
Last update: 25 Feb 2025
Students may choose to graduate with one of the following concentrations, or with no concentration.
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Advanced Materials Physics and Technology Concentration
Students who opt for the Advanced Materials Physics and Technology Concentration are required to take the following three courses (9 credits) as part of the elective courses.
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Scientific Computing Concentration
Students who opt for the Scientific Computing Concentration are required to take the following three courses (9 credits) as part of the elective courses.
To qualify for admission, applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Admission is selective and meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
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Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification.
Applicants have to fulfill English Language requirements with one of the following proficiency attainments:
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TOEFL-iBT: 80 (for tests taken prior to 21 January 2026) *
4.5 (for tests taken from 21 January 2026 onwards) * -
TOEFL-pBT: 550
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TOEFL-Revised paper-delivered test: 60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections)
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IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score: 6.5 and All sub-score: 5.5 *
* Refers to scores in one single attempt only. Test at home option is not accepted.
Applicants are not required to present TOEFL or IELTS score if
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their first language is English, or
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they obtained the bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an institution where the medium of instruction was English.
For non-local applicants nominated by KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) for admission to the dual degree program with KTH, who are KTH final-year undergraduate students, the following alternative English proficiency attainment may be used to fulfill the English Language admission requirements:
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Swedish Upper Secondary Course English 6 / English Level 2: Grade C or above
- A bachelor’s degree in Physics/Applied Physics, Optics/Photonic, Mathematics, Materials Science, Computer Science, Electronics and Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or
- A bachelor’s degree in other disciplines with at least two years of relevant full-time post-qualification work experience.
Apply online before the application deadlines.
HK$250
For 2027/28 Fall Term Intake (commencing in Sep 2027):
Non-local Applicants*
Full-time: 1 Jun 2027
Part-time: 1 Jun 2027
Local Applicants
Full-time: 15 Jul 2027
Part-time: 15 Jul 2027
Admissions is on rolling basis.
* Applicants are considered as non-local students if they hold (i) student visa/ entry permit; or (ii) visa under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG); or (iii) dependent visa/entry permit who were 18 years old or above when they were issued with such visa/ entry permit by the Director of Immigration. For details on student visa/ entry permit requirements, please click here.
