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MSc Physics with Data Modelling and Quantum Technologies

In this programme, you will explore how physics drives the development of new technologies. You will delve into a variety of advanced physics topics through both coursework and research projects. You will discover how techniques from physics enable the collection and modeling of vast amounts of data. Additionally, you will learn about the next generation of information technologies that leverage quantum superpositions: quantum technologies. We look forward to welcoming you to the City University of Hong Kong Physics Department.

Why CityUHK Physics

CityUHK Physics department offers the first-of-its-kind Physics Master's programme focusing on data modelling in Physics and Quantum Technology in Hong Kong.
Our faculty members are world-leading experts in data-related Physics and Quantum Science & Technology.
# 9 in the world in Condensed Matter Physics [US News & World Report 2024]
#14 in the world in Optics [US News & World Report 2024]
CityUHK is ranked as the world's # 1 Most International University [THE 2024], #10 in Asia [QS Asia University Rankings 2025], and #62 overall in QS World University Rankings 2025.
Hong Kong is Asia's gateway city to the world. For a student: unmatched nature, food, night-life, low-crime.

Programme Leader

Prof. DAI Liang

Deputy Programme Leader

Prof. LIU Qi

Deputy Programme Leader

Prof. CHAI Yu

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"Studying physics together with recent technologies creates a strong foundation for adapting to future changes in technology."

Prof. DAI Liang

Programme Leader of MSPDMQT

Programme Duration

	Full-time mode	Part-time/Combined mode
Normal study period	1 year	2 years
Maximum study period	2.5 years	5 years

Programme Structure

To complete the programme, students have to acquire a total of 30 credit units (CUs), of which 12 CUs must be acquired from core courses in graduate level general physics, quantum technology, and data modelling. The remaining 18 CUs can be acquired from a list of elective courses.

Core courses:

Introduction to Quantum Technology (3 CUs)
Data Acquisition and Processing Skills for Physicists I (3 CUs)
Machine Learning in Physics (3 CUs)
Modern Topics in Physics (3 CUs)

Elective courses:

Modern Characterization Techniques for Materials Physics (3 CUs)
Frontiers in Physics (3 CUs)
Data Acquisition and Processing Skills for Physicists II (3 CUs)
Data Analysis and Modelling in Physics (3 CUs)
Modern Scattering Methods in Materials Science (3 CUs)
Advanced Quantum Mechanics (3 CUs)
Statistical Mechanics (3 CUs)
Introduction to Biophysics (3 CUs)
Introduction to Quantum Optics (3 CUs)
Advanced Instrumentation and Measurement Methods for Experimental Physics (3 CUs)
Advanced Computational Methods for Simulation and Modelling (3 CUs)
Mathematical Methods for Scientists and Engineers (3 CUs)
Physics at Nanoscale (3 CUs)
Advanced Electrodynamics (3 CUs)
Advanced Solid State Physics (3 CUs)
Energy Materials: Physics and Applications (3 CUs)
Introduction to Quantum Information (3 CUs)
Advanced Research in Physics (9 CUs)

Research Opportunity

Highly motivated students may be eligible to enroll in a 9-credit course “Advanced Research in Physics” to acquire necessary skills for carrying out independent research in physics. Students will have the valuable opportunity to work with faculties on cutting edge research condensed matters physics, quantum information, soft matter physics as well as applied physics in the specialized field of biomedical physics or energy materials physics.

Research Project Topics

[Photo caption: Faculty member Professor Jeff Ou (left), known in quantum optics for the Hong-Ou-Mandel effect amongst other things, instructs a student.]

Scholarships

The Department of Physics Scholarships for Outstanding Graduates of Master’s Degree

A maximum of two scholarships shall be awarded to the top two students of the graduating class of the Master’s Programme offered by the Department of Physics who have achieved the best academic performance (in terms of CGPA) while meeting a minimum CGPA threshold.

Employable Skills

Students must study three compulsory courses relating to physics with data modelling as well as quantum technologies and can then choose different learning tracks with several advanced courses and projects on physics.
The "2023 Future Workforce Study" by the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management says:
“Analysis of data from employers and employees reveals that artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and big data analytics are the highest-priority hard skills”
The study also highlights importance of being able to adapt and retrain. Studying physics together with recent technologies creates a strong foundation for adapting to future changes in technology.

“In a changing world, the laws of physics remain constant”

Quantum technologies are attracting large and increasing investments from governments and companies and are frequently mentioned in national strategies, including China’s National 5-year Strategic plan. There is a shortage of skilled personnel globally^.
Our Master's program furthermore trains eligible candidates for teaching physics in Mainland China and is suitable as a stepping stone to undertaking a PhD.

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Admission

To be eligible for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements, and you should normally have an undergraduate degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline. Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English should also fulfill the minimum English proficiency requirement.

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