Specialisation in Nanophysics (for cohort before AY2021/22)

This specialisation focuses on the scientific principles behind the technological and industrial developments of materials with advanced functionalities.

To be awarded a specialisation in Nanophysics, candidates must read and pass the following courses as part of the major requirements for B.Sc. (Hons.) with a primary major in Physics.

Course LevelMajor RequirementsCumulative Major Units
Level-3000 and Level-4000

Pass any 24 units from the following:

  • PC3235 Solid State Physics I
  • PC3241 Solid State Devices
  • PC3242 Nanofabrication and Nanocharacterisation
  • PC3243 Photonics
  • PC4246 Quantum Optics
  • PC4253 Thin Film Technology
  • PC4259 Surface Physics
  • PC4199 Honours Project in Physics (Nanophysics)**

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**Honours Project has to be in the area of specialisation.

Course LevelMajor RequirementsCumulative Major Units
Level-3000 and Level-4000

Pass any 20 units from the following:

  • PC3235 Solid State Physics I
  • PC3241 Solid State Devices
  • PC3242 Nanofabrication and Nanocharacterisation
  • PC3243 Photonics
  • PC4246 Quantum Optics
  • PC4253 Thin Film Technology
  • PC4259 Surface Physics
  • PC4199 Honours Project in Physics (Nanophysics)**

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**Honours Project has to be in the area of specialisation.

For more information and queries on this specialisation, please contact: Prof Sow Chorng Haur (physowch@nus.edu.sg)