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. Activities of teaching and learning are conducted on weekend or evening during weekdays 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:
International applicant:
Special Offer
(a) Category Discount A
A discount of 30% on credit fees for Master in Materials Physics Program in the Department of Physics for students who are part of one of the following groups:
(i) Alumni,
(ii) Alumni's child,
(iii) Alumni's spouse,
(iv) Child of UPM staff (permanent),
(v) Spouse of UPM staff (permanent),
(vi) UPM pensioner,
(vii) Spouse of UPM pensioner,
(viii) Child of UPM pensioner,
(ix) Educators under the Ministry of Education Malaysia without sponsorship,
(x) Educators under the Majlis Amanah Rakyat without sponsorship, and
(xi) Civil servants without sponsorship.
(b) Category Discount B
(i) A discount of 10% on credit fees if any company/organization registers a minimum of five (5) staff to pursue MSKK studies in the Faculty of Science (FS), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM);
(ii) For any individual who is eligible for both discounts above, they can only choose one discount only; and
(iii) This discount on credit fees will be reviewed every two (2) years.
Curriculum Structure
No. |
Courses |
Credit |
1 |
Core courses (compulsory) |
28 |
2 |
Elective courses |
12 |
Total |
40 |
Core courses
Elective courses
Study Scheme
Semester I (21 credits) |
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Semester II (19 credits) |
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Semester I |
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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 |
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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 – Ringgit Malaysia) | |
Semester I | RM9545 |
Semester II | RM8505 |
Total | RM18,050 |
International Student (RM – Malaysia Ringgit) | |
Semester I | RM12,800 |
Semester II | RM11550 |
Total | RM24,350 |
For further details, contact us:
Updated:: 01/02/2023 [kashfi.shabdin]
Universiti Putra Malaysia,
43400 UPM Serdang,
Selangor Darul Ehsan
MALAYSIA