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BSc (Hons) Applied Physics

應用物理學榮譽理學士

Year of entry 2010
Mode of funding Government-funded
Programme code 1638
Mode of study Full-time
Indicative intake target 44
Normal duration of programme 3 years
Tuition fee Click here for more information
Application deadline
26 Feb 2010 (Local)
28 Feb 2010 (Non-local)
Programme leader
Dr CHEUNG Ho-fai
BSc (HK), MS (Calif.), MSc PhD (Ill.)
General enquiry
apcheung@cityu.edu.hk
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Our Target

This programme allows you to specialize in Environmental Physics, Materials Technology, Biomedical Physics and Engineering, or Applied Optics. We equip you with applied physics knowledge to meet regional needs in the industrial, commercial, government and education sectors. We give you comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of physics principles and phenomena and their applications. You will learn how to select and use appropriate and effective instrumentation techniques, to critically examine data capture methodology and the resulting data, and to evaluate the precision and reliability of the technique in use.

The programme also prepares you for further studies. Many graduates pursue postgraduate studies in radiation, meteorology and optics.

Start Your Career Here

Graduates find such challenging careers as environmental consultants, materials scientists, biomedical engineers, medical physicists, and manufacturers of optical equipment and components, electronic components, semiconductors or computer peripherals. You will also be eligible for careers in government departments such as the Hong Kong Observatory, Environmental Protection Department, Hospital Authority and Trade and Industry Department. Many graduates are involved in the sale of technical instruments and materials. 

How Do You Get In

To be eligible for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and the following specific entrance requirements:

  • E in AL or AS Physics or Engineering Science
or
  • A higher diploma or associate degree in relevant disciplines such as Applied Science, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other technical qualifications

What You Will Be Studying

After studying some fundamental physics in Years 1 and 2, you can choose to concentrate studies in Environmental Physics, Materials Technology, Biomedical Physics and Engineering or Applied Optics.

Biomedical Physics and Engineering courses include:
  • Medical Physics
  • Biomedical Materials
  • Materials Characterization Techniques
  • Materials Testing Techniques
  • Radiation Biophysics
  • Radiological Physics and Dosimetry
Environmental Physics courses include:
  • Air Pollution
  • Environmental Modelling
  • Environmental Radiation
  • Noise Pollution
  • Nuclear Radiation and Detection
  • Physics of the Atmosphere
  • Remote Sensing and Atmospheric Monitoring
Materials Technology courses include:
  • Design and Manufacturing Project
  • Electroceramics
  • Materials Characterization Techniques
  • Materials Testing Techniques
  • Microelectronic Materials and Processing
  • Thin Film Technology and Nanocrystalline Coatings
Applied Optics courses include:
  • Advanced Optics Laboratory
  • Geometrical Optics
  • Optical Design
  • Optoelectronic Devices and Systems
  • Optical Fabrication and Testing
  • Thin Film Technology
  • Wave and Optics
You are also free to take other elective courses in the programmes, such as materials examination techniques and semiconductor physics.

Professional Accreditation

Graduates working in a field related to mechanical engineering are qualified for the Grade 1 Affiliate Membership of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. With further professional development, a route exists for Affiliate Members to gain chartered engineer status.

Graduates who have taken the Physics of the Atmosphere elective and pursue careers in a related field are eligible for fellowship status in the Hong Kong Meteorological Society and the Royal Meteorological Society.

Bonus Features

Most of our top students choose to remain in our Department to continue MPhil or PhD studies.

Did You Know?

Among the many distinguished academics in the Department: 

  • Professor Michel Van Hove, our Department head, is a distinguished researcher from the United States. His research work has been cited more than 10,000 times.
  • Professor S T Lee has received the prestigious National Science Award (Class II) twice with two different projects. He was elected to the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2005.
  • Professor Paul K Chu was elected IEEE Fellow in December 2002.
  • Professor Johnny Chan is the Director of the Shanghai Typhoon Institute. He is also the Acting Dean of CityU’s new School of Energy and Environment.
Applied physics is high tech; high tech is the future. This programme takes you into the high-tech future.

Useful Links

Department of Physics and Materials Science
College of Science and Engineering
Programme Descriptions
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Hong Kong Meteorological Society
Royal Meteorological Society