• Advanced training in fundamental aspects of Physics
• Opportunities for Physics teachers and other professionals to further upgrade their professional skills and qualifications

• An honours degree in Physics from NUS or such other universities approved by NUS, or
• A Bachelor’s pass degree in Physics or related discipline, or completed three years of Physics study in a university, or other qualifications as NUS may approve.

A candidate in the M.Sc. Programme in Physics by coursework must complete the following in order to be awarded the M.Sc. degree:

Track 1 : 40 units programme (for applicants who have an Honours degree or equivalent qualifications)
EITHER

1. Read and pass five PC level 5000 courses (excluding PC5198) amounting to 20 units and at least 8 units must be from the following list of courses. Subject to approval, students are allowed to choose not more than 12 units from level 5000 courses offered by other Departments.
   
   • PC5201 Advanced Quantum Mechanics
   • PC5202 Advanced Statistical Mechanics
   • PC5203 Advanced Solid State Physics
   • PC5210 Advanced Dynamics
   • PC5214 Principles of Experimental Physics
2. Read and pass two PC level 4000 courses amounting to 8 units
3. Complete a research project PC5288 equivalent to 12 units
4. Obtain a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00

OR

1. Read and pass eight PC level 5000courses (excluding PC5198) amounting to 32 units and at least 8 units must be from the following list of courses. Subject to approval, students are allowed to choose not more than 12 units from level 5000 courses offered by other Departments.
   
   • PC5201 Advanced Quantum Mechanics
   • PC5202 Advanced Statistical Mechanics
   • PC5203 Advanced Solid State Physics
   • PC5210 Advanced Dynamics
   • PC5214 Principles of Experimental Physics
2. Read and pass two PC level 4000 courses amounting to 8 units
3. Obtain a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00

Track 2: 80 units programme (for applicants who have a Bachelor’s pass degree or completed a three-year study in physics)
EITHER

1. Read and pass five PC level 5000 courses (excluding PC5198) amounting to 20 units and at least 8 units must be from the following list of courses. Subject to approval, students are allowed to choose not more than 12 units from level 5000 courses offered by other Departments.
   
   • PC5201 Advanced Quantum Mechanics
   • PC5202 Advanced Statistical Mechanics
   • PC5203 Advanced Solid State Physics
   • PC5210 Advanced Dynamics
   • PC5214 Principles of Experimental Physics
2. Read and pass eight PC level 4000 courses amounting to 32 units
3. Read and pass one PC level 4000 course or PC level 5000 course amounting to 4 units
4. Read and pass three PC level 3000 courses amounting to 12 units
5. Complete a research project PC5288 equivalent to 12 units
6. Obtain a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00

OR

1. Read and pass eight PC level 5000 courses (excluding PC5198) amounting to 32 units and at least 8 units must be from the following list of courses. Subject to approval, students are allowed to choose not more than 12 units from level 5000 courses offered by other Departments.
   
   • PC5201 Advanced Quantum Mechanics
   • PC5202 Advanced Statistical Mechanics
   • PC5203 Advanced Solid State Physics
   • PC5210 Advanced Dynamics
   • PC5214 Principles of Experimental Physics
2. Read and pass eight PC level 4000 courses amounting to 32 units
3. Read and pass one PC level 4000 course or PC level 5000 course amounting to 4 units
4. Read and pass three PC level 3000 courses amounting to 12 units
5. Obtain a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00

The programme may be undertaken over a period of two to eight semesters for Track 1 or four to ten semesters for Track 2, and will comprise of coursework or coursework and a written report based on project work. Some classes will be conducted during the university semesters in the evening.

There are two intakes per academic year, one in January and the other in August.

A student pursuing a Master’s degree by coursework must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for graduation.

To continue in a Master’s programme, a student may not have:

• GPA below 3.0 (but ≥ 2.5) for three consecutive semesters; or
• GPA below 2.5 for two consecutive semesters.

For any semester in which the student’s GPA falls below 3.0 (but ≥ 2.5), that student will be issued an academic warning. If, in the following semester, the student’s GPA again falls below 3.0, s/he will be placed on probation. If the student’s GPA remains below 3.0 for the third consecutive semester, the student will be issued a letter of dismissal by the Registrar and denied re-admission.

For students whose GPA falls below 2.5 for two consecutive semesters, they will be placed on probation for the first semester, followed by dismissal in the second semester.

For students matriculated from Semester 1 AY2019/2020

For students matriculated before Semester 1 AY2019/2020