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Bachelor of Science (Industrial Physics) with Honours

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

Program overview

The Bachelor of Science (Industrial Physics) with Honours Program at UTM University Malaysia focuses on the study of matter and energy. The program offers a range of courses in areas such as materials, optics, instrumentation, radiation and nuclear physics, and mathematical and theoretical physics. Students also develop soft skills through UTM's New Academia Learning Innovation (NALI) approach to enhance their employability. For more details, please refer to the official website or contact the university directly.

Entry Requirement

  • A Senior High School Certificate or equivalent pre – university qualifications. See more details for the entry requirements based on country; and
  • Pass the English Proficiency requirements

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

  • Process, maintenance, product, or sales engineers in industries,
  • Quality control or quality assurance engineer,
  • Academics in higher learning institutions or secondary school teacher,
  • Research scientists in higher learning institutions or government research institutions,
  • Science officer or industrial supervisor,
  • Occupational Health and Safety Officer,
  • Health/Medical Physicist, Meteorologist, Metallurgist, Nanotechnologist, or Geophysicist,
  • Manufacturing officer, managers, or marketing officers in agencies or industries.

Curriculum

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Among the courses offered

YEAR 1(SEMESTER 1)

  • Introduction to Physics Program
  • Mathematical Methods I
  • Mechanics
  • Electricity and Magnetism
  • Practical Physics I
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
  • Malay Language for
  • Communication 2 *
  • (International Students)
  • * International students

YEAR 1(SEMESTER 2)

  • Sound, Wave and Optics
  • Modern Physics
  • Linear Algebra
  • Mathematical Methods II
  • Practical Physics II
  • Value and Identity
  • English Communication
  • Skills

YEAR 2(SEMESTER 3)

  • Basic Electronics
  • Computer Programming
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Differential Equations
  • Practical Physics III
  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • Professional Communication Skills 1

YEAR 2(SEMESTER 4)

  • Thermodynamics
  • Solid State Physics
  • Mathematical Physics
  • Practical Physics IV
  • Free Elective
  • Service learning & Community Engagement Course

YEAR 3(SEMESTER 5)

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Electromagnetism
  • Thermal and Statistical Physics
  • Practical Physics V
  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Electives (Choose 3 Credits)

  • Financial Accounting
  • Principles of Management

YEAR 3(SEMESTER 6)

  • Instrumentation and Data Acquisition
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • ractical Physics VI
  • Foreign Language for Communication
  • Professional Communication Skills 2

Electives (Choose 6 Credits)

  • Principles of Marketing
  • Organizational Behaviours
  • Quality Control

YEAR 3(SHORT SEMESTER )

  • Industrial Training (HW)

YEAR 4(SEMESTER 7)

  • Undergraduate Project I

Elective (Choose 12 credits)

Group A

  • Non-destructive Testing and Evaluation
  • Industrial Electronics
  • Electronics Circuit Simulation
  • Signal Processing
  • Computer Interfacing

Group B

  • Radiation Detection
  • Radiation Protection
  • Applied Radiation Physics
  • Radiation Dosimetry
  • Radiobiology

Group C

  • Material Science
  • Ceramic and Amorphous Material
  • Polymer Science
  • Vacuum and Thin Film Technology
  • Metallurgy

Group D

  • Introduction to Nonlinear Optics
  • Laser Technology
  • Fibre Optics Technology
  • Optoelectronics
  • Modern Optics

YEAR 4(SEMESTER 8)

  • Undergraduate Project II

Elective (Choose 12 credits)

Group A

  • Data Processing
  • Process Control
  • Ultrasonic Techniques
  • Electronics Testing and Maintenance
  • Communication Electronics

Group B

  • Medical Physics
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Nuclear Energy
  • Environmental Radiation Protection
  • Medical Radiation Protection

Group C

  • Corrosion Sciences
  • Spectroscopy and Material Analysis
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • Magnetic Material
  • Microscopy and Material Analysis

Group D

  • Applied Optics
  • Photonics
  • Laser in Medicine
  • Photometry
  • Solid State Laser Engineering

Entry requirements

Bachelor's: strong high-school results, a foundation, or a diploma.

Typically IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Research scientist
  • Lab specialist
  • Quality analyst
  • Biotechnologist

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