StudyQA — Master: Applied Physics — Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Upon completion of the programme students will be able to

solve theoretical or/and experimental problems of the related research field of studies with the previous accumulated knowledge and problem solving skills,
communicate clearly and effectively in English, excel in report writing and presentation skill,
collaborate smoothly with others in team work, demonstrate a sense of responsibility, accountability, leadership and team spirit,
develop capability of independent thinking
possess a desire for life-long learning and self-learning.

Ethics: Research, Professional & Personal Perspectives (1 credit)
Research Seminars I (2 credits)
2 Elective Subjects (6 credits)

Students are required to submit a thesis when their study is completed. The thesis should summarize the findings of the student’s original and independent research. An oral examination on the submitted thesis is required for the student. The oral examination comprises the following parts where the sequence is to be determined by individual board of examiners (BoE):

A closed session in which the BoE holds a preliminary discussion in the student’s absence.
A full oral presentation by the student to the BoE and others in attendance.
An open question period, involving the members of the BoE and others in attendance. Questions from the floor must be addressed through the Chair of the BoE, who will exercise discretion on the appropriateness of a question to be put forward to the examinee.
A session involving further discussion between the student and the BoE.
A closed session, in which the BoE assesses the thesis and the student’s performance in the student’s absence.
A closed session, in which the BoE informs the student of the BoE’s recommendations.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree with first or second class honours of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University or a recognised university; or
Other academic qualifications which are deemed to be equivalent.
An overall score of at least 6.5 (with score for the writing component at 6.0 or above) in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or
For TOEFL, 575 or above in paper-based test (with a score of at least 4 out of 6 in the Test of Written English); or 90 or above in internet-based test (with a writing score of 23 or above)
Alternatively, consideration will be given to acceptable scores in other internationally-recognised public examinations, such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
A non-refundable application fee of HK$150.