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Bachelor of Science in Physics (Honours)

Malaysia

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What will I learn?

The Bachelor of Science in Physics programme at Xiamen University Malaysia is supported by the College of Physical Science and Technology in the main campus of Xiamen University in China. The college consists of the Department of Physics and the Department of Astronomy and the faculty members include academicians of the Chinese Academy of Science (adjunct), senior and junior experts holding prestigious titles. The research areas of the Department of Physics are diverse, focusing on various aspects of the frontiers, including condensed matter physics, statistical physics and biophysics, while featuring cross-disciplinary collaboration. The Department of Astronomy has strong collaborations with Shanghai Astronomical Observatory, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

The Physics programme at Xiamen University Malaysia offers a unique interdisciplinary educational experience that mirrors the best practices from leading universities around the world. The programme is designed to meet the needs and aspirations of young graduates in adapting to the modern era of disruption, by equipping them with strong foundations of scientific knowledge, spirit of inquiry and passion for study and work. The programme provides international exposure and fosters collaboration network with the wider physics community from the east and west.

Students will undergo two years of solid foundational training in mathematics, classical mechanics, electrodynamics, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics. In the next two years, they would have the flexibility and opportunity to explore courses from physics (including astrophysics), or other disciplines such as engineering, finance, and humanities. In addition, the programme offers one semester of undergraduate research module, and one semester of research internship, on top of the final year thesis.

Programmme Highlights

Unique syllabi that retain the essence of traditional physics and explore modern applied physics disciplines

Interdisciplinary curriculum that prepares versatile graduates for future-proof employment

Research-focused curriculum that prepares graduates for further education opportunities

and frontier science careers

Unique experience of educational and cultural exchange from the east and west

Career Opportunities

Physicist

Researcher

Applications Engineer

Design and Device Engineer

Data Scientist

Financial and Banking Analyst

Educator

Data Analyst

Lab Engineer

IT Engineer

Computational Scientist

Materials Engineer

Scientific Administrator

Instrumentation Engineer

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees
RM28,000.00 (US$ 6,400) per year
Start date

Expected August 2025

Venue

Xiamen University Malaysia Campus

Jalan Sunsuria,

Bandar Sunsuria,

SEPANG,

Selangor,

43900, Malaysia

Entry requirements

For international students

Students from other countries should have a successful completion of STPM or equivalent.

English Language Requirements:

  • IELTS: 5.0
  • TOEFL: 410-413 (Paper based)
  • TOEFL: 34 (Internet based)
  • PTE: 36
  • MUET: Band 3
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