Bachelor of Science in Physics (Open Channel / SATU)

Universiti Malaya (UM)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

4 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Oct

Tuition Fees

RM60,100

Entry Requirements

  • STPM (Science Stream):
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
    • Obtain at least a grade of B- in Physics
    • Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level: Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
  • Matriculation / Foundation (Science Stream):
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
    • Obtain at least a grade of B- in Physics
    • Obtain at least a Grade B- in Mathematics
  • Diploma / Equivalent (UPU):
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Possess a Diploma from a Public University (IPTA) / ILKA / Polytechnic /IPTS or other qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Senate of the University Malaya, with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
    • Obtain at least a grade of B- in Physics
    • Obtain at least a Grade B- in Mathematics
  • UM SATU Foundation:
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
    • Obtain at least a grade of B- in Physics
    • Obtain at least a Grade B- in Mathematics
  • GCE A-Level:
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
    • Obtain at least a grade of B in Physics and Mathematics/ Further Mathematics
  • International Baccalaureate (IB):
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
    • Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) or 6 (SL) in subject Physics and Mathematics
  • AUSMAT:
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
    • Obtain at least a Grade B in any TWO (2) of the following subjects at the AUSMAT level: Physics, Mathematics
  • STPM (not from the current year):
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
    • Obtain at least a grade of B- in Physics
    • Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level: Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
  • Matriculation/Foundation (not from the current year):
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
    • Obtain at least a grade of B- in Physics
    • Obtain at least a Grade B- in Mathematics
  • Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
  • Applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfil MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
    • Obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS; or
    • Obtain a minimum score of 33 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)

Course Structure

  • Ethical appreciation and civilization
  • Co-Curriculum
  • English 1
  • Thermal Physics
  • Electronics I
  • Practical Physics 1
  • Vibrations and Waves
  • Mathematical Methods I
  • Basic Entrepreneurship Culture
  • Philosophy & Current Issue (Local students) / Malay Language Communication (only for international students)
  • Co-Curriculum
  • English 2
  • Quantum Physics
  • Mathematical Methods II
  • Statistics
  • Electronic Practical or Physics Practical II or Applied Physics Practical
  • Science, Technology and Society
  • Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 2 - Emotional & Spiritual Intelligence: Heart & Soul
    • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Mechanics I
  • Quantum Mechanics I
  • Electromagnetism I
  • Electronics Practical or Physics Practical II or Applied Physics Practical
  • Mathematical Methods III
  • Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 1 - Thinking Matters: Mind & Intellect
  • Electromagnetism II
  • Statistical Physics
  • Numerical and Computational Methods
  • Electronics Practical or Physics Practical II or Applied Physics Practical
  • Mechanics II
  • Optics
  • Elective Courses: Program Elective
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Solid State State Physics
  • Elective Courses: Program Elective
  • Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 3 - Technology / Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: i-Technie
  • Atomic Molecular Physics
  • Physics for Work
  • Elective Courses: Program Elective
  • Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 4 - Global Issue and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place
  • Project
  • Industrial Training
  • Thinking Matters: Mind and Intellect
  • Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body and Soul
  • Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: I-techie
  • Global Issues and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place

Program Elective Courses or/and Minor Package ** (30 credits)

  • Modern Optics and Laser Physics S
  • Photonics
  • Astrophysics
  • Materials Science
  • Radiation Physics
  • Gas Discharge Physics
  • Electronics II
  • Digital Electronics
  • Optoelectronics
  • Elementary Particle Physics
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Plasma Physics and Technology
  • Quantum Mechanics II
  • Computational Physics
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • Quantum Optics and Technology
  • Cosmology and General Relativity

Note:

  • ** Minor package
  • Students are required to complete a minimum of 18 credits under the same minor package in order to be displayed on the transcript

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM300

Tuition fees

RM60,100

Other miscellaneous fees

RM500

Total payable amount

RM60,900

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