B.Sc. in Physics

B.Sc. in Physics

Building upon a tradition of excellence in teaching and research, the physics curriculum continues to enable students to have a good grasp of fundamentals of physics and a basket of analytic, experimental, numerical, research, communication and other generic skills, and to appreciate and understand the important applications of physics in modern society.

Highlights

  • Enrichment Stream in Theoretical Physics (JS4690) places special emphasis on building research capabilities. It is particularly designed for students who are interested in academic research career

Streams of Study

  • Astrophysics and Particle Physics
  • Computational and Data Physics
  • Enrichment Stream in Theoretical Physics (JS4690) – This stream places special emphasis on building research capabilities. It is particularly designed for students who are interested in academic research career.
  • Quantum Science and Technology

Experiential Learning Opportunities

  • Plenty of research opportunities in various fields of science: Nano Materials and Energy Materials, Astronomy and Fundamental Physics, Quantum Science, Soft Matters and Complex Systems, Biological Physics and Quantitative Biology

  • Research / Exchange Programmes: Summer Internship Research Programme, Overseas Programme for Undergraduate Research Students (OPUS), Summer Undergraduate Research Exchange (SURE) programme and Study Tour
  • Teachers and students participate in international projects: Daya Bay Neutrino Experiment, ATLAS (CERN) and gravitational waves (LIGO)

  • Internship Programmes: Summer TeacherApprenticeship programme, Internship programmes in the Hong Kong Observatory and the Hong Kong Space Museum

Scholarships and Grants

  • Admission Scholarships
  • Undergraduate Research Experience Grant (UREG)
  • Many other scholarships including: Physics Prize, CN Yang Scholarship and etc.

Career Prospects

Postgraduate studies in physics and related subjects at the doctorial or master’s degree level in local and overseas universities (e.g. CUHK, Caltech, MIT, Princeton, Cambridge, Oxford)

Physics graduates have found employment in:

  • Education
  • Government, social and public services
  • Industry, commerce and publishing industry
(852) 3943 6154
physics@cuhk.edu.hk
www.phy.cuhk.edu.hk
SCIENCE (JS4601)  OR
Enrichment Stream in Theoretical Physics (JS4690)
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