1208 - BSc Applied Physics | Undergraduate Admissions

BSc Applied Physics

理學士(應用物理學)

Year of Entry	2020
Mode of Funding	Government funded
Admission Code	1208 BSc Applied Physics
Mode of Study	Full time
Normal Duration of Programme	4 years
Tuition Fee	Click here for more information
Direct/Non-JUPAS Application Deadline	2 Jan 2020 (Local & Non-local)
Programme/Major Leader	Prof CHAN Kwok-sum BSc PhD (HKU) +852 3442 7814 apkschan@cityu.edu.hk
Deputy Programme/Major Leader	Dr LAU Condon MSc PhD Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA +852 3442 7882 condon.lau@cityu.edu.hk
General Enquiries	+852 3442 7831 phy.go@cityu.edu.hk

Remark: For JUPAS applicants, the programme code is JS1208.

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Programme Outlines

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Department of Physics

Building on the excellent tradition of the physics faculty in the former Department of Physics and Materials Science, the Department of Physics aspires to become a leading physics department in the Asia-Pacific Region. Our faculty members have received international recognition, including fellowships from prestigious societies such as the American Physical Society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Materials Research Society.

The BSc Applied Physics major is not an ordinary Physics major. In Applied Physics, students are taught biomedical physics, nuclear radiation, materials physics and optoelectronics, paving their way to a diverse range of careers in medical and health care, education, engineering, commercial and industrial sectors, nuclear radiation facilities or postgraduate studies. Students may take part in the department-based research attachment scheme, which provides them with early exposure to discovery and innovation. Students of the Applied Physics major who meet certain requirements can apply for admission to the Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program between City University of Hong Kong and Columbia University in the USA. To learn more about the Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program, please visit http://gs.columbia.edu/cityu-hk/.

應用物理學學士學位課程，有別於一般的物理課程，它涵蓋的專業知識能廣泛應用在醫學物理、環境輻射、材料物理學、光電子學等工作範疇，為學生開拓多元化的就業前境。畢業生可應聘到醫院、環境顧問公司、科技公司等不同機構工作，亦可選擇繼續升學深造。本學系設有研究實習計劃，讓學生及早接觸科學探索，啟發創新思維。同時，修讀本課程並符合指定條件的學生，均可申請報讀香港城市大學－美國哥倫比亞大學雙聯學士學位課程。如欲瞭解更多有關雙聯學士學位課程之詳情，請瀏覽：http://gs.columbia.edu/cityu-hk/。

Our Target

We equip our students with knowledge and critical thinking skills that will enable them to tackle difficult problems throughout their careers. The curriculum teaches not only foundational courses in physics, but also technology-driven courses such as computer modelling and advanced instrumentation. The Applied Physics major enables students to acquire knowledge and skills from the following areas: Biomedical Physics, Materials Physics, Nuclear and Environmental Physics and Photonics. Graduates are well equipped not only for developing a diverse range of professional careers but also for pursuing postgraduate studies.

Admission Arrangements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

Applicants to this programme (admission code: 1208) will be considered for admission to first-year studies in the Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics programme.

Applicants seeking advanced standing entry can submit an application for the following programme:

BSc Applied Physics (admission code: 1638A)

Click here for the qualifications eligible for advanced standing entry.

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements. Applicants are also expected to have a science or engineering background.

First-Year Curriculum/Curriculum Structure

2019-2020

Gateway Education

GE English/EAP (6 credit units) *

GE English (1): GE 1401 University English (3 credit units)
GE English (2): GE 2401 English for Science (3 credit units)

*Students scoring below Level 4 in HKDSE English Language or Grade D in HKALE AS-level Use of English or students who do not possess an equivalent qualification are required to complete two 3-credit unit courses, prior to taking the GE English courses. Students who demonstrate that they have achieved a grade B or above in their overall course results for ELA0200A will achieve 3 credits and also be considered to have satisfied the pre-requisite for entry to the GE English courses without needing to take ELA0200B.

College Specified GE Courses (9 credit units)

MA1200/MA1300 (3 credit units)
Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra I/
Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra I
MA1201/MA1301 (3 credit units)
Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra II/
Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra II
CS1102/CS1302 (3 credit units)
Introduction to Computer Studies/
Introduction to Computer Programming

Any GE Courses (3 credit units)

GE1501 Chinese Civilization – History and Philosophy and/or GE courses from the distributional areas

College Required Courses

College Required Science Courses (6 credit units)

Choose two from the following science courses:

PHY1201 General Physics I (3 credit units)
BCH1100 Chemistry (3 credit units)
BCH1200 Discovery in Biology (3 credit units)

Department
Required Courses

Department Required Courses (6 credit units)

PHY1202 General Physics II (3 credit units)
PHY1203 General Physics III (3 credit units)

For details of the programme’s curriculum structure, please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’ (Note: The catalogue for the 2019 cohort is for reference only. The 2020 catalogue will be published around July 2020.)

Career Prospects

Applied Physics graduates enjoy a diverse range of challenging careers from medical physicists, environmental consultants, materials scientists, biomedical engineers and nuclear technologists, to professionals in photonic equipment and components, electronic components, semiconductors and computer peripherals. Graduates may also develop their careers in commercial sectors and government departments such as the Hong Kong Observatory, the Environmental Protection Department, and the Hospital Authority.

The major prepares students for further studies in fundamental physics, biomedical physics, materials engineering, photonics, nuclear science and technology.

Student Exchange/Internship

The College of Science and the Department offer work placement opportunities through different internship schemes that provide students with full-time job attachments to companies in Hong Kong, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area and Overseas. Through such placements, students will:

gain solid experience in a real-world work environment;
develop problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills;
learn the right attitudes towards work and professionalism; and
broaden their experience and enhance their employability.

For details, please visit the College’s website on Internship Services.

To broaden students’ exposures beyond the classroom and enrich their international experience, the Department, College and University offer a wide range of credit-bearing exchange programmes with around 350 partner universities over the world, including Australia, Canada, Europe, the US and the Asia-Pacific region.

For details, please visit the University’s outbound exchange programme website

Bonus Features

Students of the Applied Physics major who meet certain requirements can apply for admission to the Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program between City University of Hong Kong and Columbia University in the USA. To learn more about the Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program, please visit http://gs.columbia.edu/cityu-hk/.

Research Attachment Scheme is offered to undergraduate students who are interested in gaining additional insights into the fascinating world of physics and related disciplines, and equipping themselves for undertaking final year project or further studies in future.

CityU’s Department of Physics excels in fundamental and applied research. After graduation, some of our top students choose to join research teams or further their studies in prestigious universities such as Columbia University and Northwestern University in the US, Oxford and Cambridge in the UK.

Did You Know?

Among the many distinguished academics at the Department of Physics:

We have four elected Fellows of the Amearican Physical Society (APS): Prof. Xun-Li Wang (2010), Prof. Bao Wei (2012), Prof. Paul Chu (2007) and Prof. Ruiqin Zhang (2018).

Professor Xun-Li Wang was elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2017; and Fellow of the American Physical Society in 2010. He was also awarded “Chang Jiang Chair Professorship （教育部长江讲座教授）” by Chinese Ministry of Education in 2009; and Outstanding Oversea Young Scientist Award (国家自然科学基金B类项目) by National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2006.

Professor Paul K Chu was elected IEEE Fellow in December 2002, Fellow of the American Physical Society in 2007 and Fellow of the Materials Research Society in 2013. He is an Advisory/Visiting Professor at more than 10 universities and research institutes in the Chinese mainland including Peking University, Fudan University, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Southwestern Institute of Physics and Chinese Academy of Science.

Useful Links

Department of Physics
College of Science
Undergraduate Catalogue (The catalogue for the 2019 cohort is for reference only. The 2020 catalogue will be published around July 2020.)