48 monthsProgramme duration
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Department supports both PhD and MPhil studies in the following areas (but not limited to):
- Theoretical and Computational Physics
- Spectroscopy and Imaging
- Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
- Quantum Materials
- Soft Matter and Biophysics
- Astrophysics & Particle Physics
Why CityUHK Physics
All academic faculty of the Department have earned doctoral degrees from the world leading academic institutions and have many acquired international status and reputation. Most academic faculty have substantial working experience in North America, Europe, Australia and China before joining the Department, therefore bringing with them invaluable knowledge and skills to be transferred to the students of the next generations.
In response to the rapid advancement of scientific knowledge and technologies, we maintain a high standard and dynamical research team encompassing both applied and basic research activities. The Department excels in research over a wide range of topics, maintaining sustained collaborations with scientific communities in China, USA, Japan, Australia and Europe.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Department supports both PhD and MPhil studies in the following areas (but not limited to):
- Theoretical and Computational Physics
- Spectroscopy and Imaging
- Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
- Quantum Materials
- Soft Matter and Biophysics
- Astrophysics & Particle Physics
Why CityUHK Physics
All academic faculty of the Department have earned doctoral degrees from the world leading academic institutions and have many acquired international status and reputation. Most academic faculty have substantial working experience in North America, Europe, Australia and China before joining the Department, therefore bringing with them invaluable knowledge and skills to be transferred to the students of the next generations.
In response to the rapid advancement of scientific knowledge and technologies, we maintain a high standard and dynamical research team encompassing both applied and basic research activities. The Department excels in research over a wide range of topics, maintaining sustained collaborations with scientific communities in China, USA, Japan, Australia and Europe.
Admission Requirements
- hold a higher degree by research (or equivalent qualification) in Physics or related fields from a recognised university; or
- hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in Physics or related fields from a recognised university; or
- hold a Bachelor’s degree with first-class honours (or equivalent qualification) in Physics or related fields from a recognised university; or
- be a current MPhil student in Physics or related fields in the University who is seeking transfer to PhD candidature.
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