The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - Department of Applied Physics
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Physics and Materials Science
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy)
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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Key Summary
About: The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Physics and Materials Science at Hong Kong Polytechnic University Department of Physics and Materials (PM) emphasizes application‑oriented research and strong industry links. PM reports high research quality, consultancy, scholarships, fellowships and grants. In RAE 2020, 98% of submitted outputs were rated “world‑leading” or “internationally excellent”, with PM ranked top in Hong Kong for world‑leading work in Materials Science & Technology and first among local physics departments.
Career Outcomes:
Career opportunities: Graduates can pursue academic research, industry R&D, PhD study, or roles in materials engineering, nanotechnology, semiconductors, optoelectronics, characterization, process development or technical consultancy.
PM treasures our tradition of maintaining strong links with local industries and offering application-oriented curricula. Our active engagement in research and consultancy work has been recognised by both academia and industry. The research quality of our staff members and postgraduate students has also received recognition through research awards, grants, fellowships and scholarships.
PM is proud to report its outstanding performance in the latest Research Assessment Exercise 2020 (RAE 2020) of the University Grants Committee (UGC). Among our submitted research outputs, impact cases and research environment statement, 98% were rated “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” - a remarkable improvement from our performance in RAE 2014. PM has attained the highest percentage of “world-leading” research work in the Category “Materials Science & Materials Technology”. We also ranked first amongst all physics departments in local universities, with the highest percentage of “world-leading” research work.
World Rankings
- #64 in Materials Sciences of QS World University Rankings 2026
- #25 in Best Universities for Materials Science of U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Ranking 2026
- A+ in Materials Science of The Times Higher Education China Subject Ratings 2024
Fellowships and Scholarships for Research Students
PolyU provides a range of fellowship and scholarship opportunities for full-time Master of Philosophy (MPhil) students. For detailed information on available schemes, please visit the Graduate School website.
Training Requirement
Recipients of fellowships or scholarships are required to complete at least 100 hours of teaching or professional service training per academic year, as assigned by the Department.
Renewal Conditions
Continuation of the fellowship or scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic performance and availability of funding.