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Master in Materials Physic

Introduction

Master in Materials Physics is a 40-credit coursework based graduate program including 6 credits of dissertation (3 credits for each of the 2 semesters). Objective of this program is to produce graduates who are knowledgeable and skilful in the physics of materials. This program also offers an opportunity for advanced studies and career development in the related fields. Career options for graduates of this program are wide ranging from government to private sectors related to materials physics. Teaching and learning are based on both conventional and modern approaches including lecture, tutorial, laboratory work, project and assignment, case study, seminar, critical comment and dissertation. A student may complete the study of this program in a minimum period of 2 semesters and a maximum period of 6 semesters. Currently, activities of teaching and learning are conducted on weekdays during office hours only. Nevertheless, classes may be arranged on weekend or after office hours under certain circumstances and subject to the number of students, for the convenience of those who have work commitment.

Course Evaluation

Evaluation is based on continued assessment through project, assignment, laboratory work, report, presentation, test and examination. Dissertation is evaluated at the end of the second semester.

Entry Requirement

Local applicant:

A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.750 or equivalent, as accepted by the UPM Senate; or
A Bachelor’s degree degree in the field or related fields with range CGPA of 2.500 to CGPA 2.749 can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment by Faculty/School/Institute; or
A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a range of CGPA 2.000 to CGPA 2.499, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment by Faculty/School/Institute.

International applicant:

Must fulfil the same requirements as the local applicant
Non-native English speaking applicants must obtain a minimum score of 550 for TOEFL or band 6.0 for IELTS

Curriculum Structure

No.	Courses	Credit
1	Core courses (compulsory)	28
2	Elective courses	12
Total		40

Core courses

Advanced Materials Physics
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Electrical and Optical Properties of Materials
Magnetism in Materials
Research Methodology
Seminar
Techniques of Characterization for Structural, Compositional and Mechanical Properties of Materials
Techniques of Characterization for Electromagnetic and Thermal Properties of Materials
Dissertation

Elective courses

Physics of Thin Film
Advanced Materials for Agriculture
Physics of Semiconductor
Advances in Applied Electromagnetism
Optoelectronics
Applied Radiation Methodology
Renewable Energy Physics

Study Scheme

Semester I (21 credits)
Core courses Elective courses Dissertation	15 credits 3 credits 3 credits
Semester II (19 credits)
Core courses Elective courses Seminar Dissertation	6 credits 9 credits 1 credits 3 credits

Semester I
Code	Course	Credit
PHY5202	Physics of Advanced Materials	3(3+0)
PHY5205	Nanoscience and Nanotechnology	3(3+0)
PHY5402	Electrical and Optical Properties of Materials	3(3+0)
PHY5901	Research Methodology	3(3+0)
PHY5921	Techniques of Structural, Composition and Mechanical Characterization of Materials	3(2+1)
PHY5989A	Dissertation	3(0+3)
PHYxxxx	Elective 1	3(3+0)
Total Credit		21

Semester II
Code	Course	Credit
PHY5405	Magnetism in Materials	3(3+0)
PHY5922	Technique of Electromagnetic and Thermal Characterization of Materials	3(2+1)
PHY5903	Seminar	1(0+1)
PHY5989B	Dissertation	3(0+3)
PHYxxxx	Elective 2	3(3+0)
PHYxxxx	Elective 3	3(3+0)
PHYxxxx	Elective 4	3(3+0)
Total Credit		19

Fees

Local Student (RM – Malaysia Ringgit)
Semester I	RM9545
Semester II	RM8505
Total	RM18,050
International Student (RM – Malaysia Ringgit)
Semester I	RM12,800
Semester II	RM11550
Total	RM24,350