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Double Degree Programme in B.Eng. in Materials Science and Engineering and B.Sc./B.Sc.(Hons.) in Physics

The double degree programme aims to provide a science driven, engineering-oriented education to both science and engineering students. Why? Understanding the physics underlying material properties and their technological applications will be vital to the development of future technological innovations in the following relevant industries and research areas:

i.             Nanoscience and Nanotechnology;

ii.            Information and Magnetic Storage;

iii.           Photonics and Optoelectronics;

iv.           Biomedical materials and Biotechnology;

v.            Semiconductor and Organic Electronics;

vi.           Quantum Information Technology.

Programme Structure & Curriculum Rationale

The Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) programme is built on a solid foundation of the basic sciences (in the first year) in which Physics is one of the main components. Students from the MSE programme will thus benefit from this double degree programme by being able to delve deeper and broader into the Physics disciplines. Similarly, students with Physics background will benefit immensely from the Engineering Applications, design and technological components the MSE has to offer (see Tables 1 and 2). A unique feature of this double degree programme is the integrated B.Eng./B.Sc.(Hons) dissertation/Honours project where students will be jointly supervised by both MSE and Physics staff members and the areas of research will be at the interface of these two disciplines.

The programme structure will allow students to acquire knowledge through understanding the interface between the two major leading fields. Graduates will acquire a comprehensive knowledge of Physics and a thorough insight into the current Engineering practices of new technologies.

The double degree programme will accept students either through the Faculty of Science (Physics track) or the Faculty of Engineering (MSE track).

Science or Engineering students are encouraged to apply for pre-admission into the programme at the beginning of the first semester of Year One in their respective faculties. Selected pre-admitted students are advised to follow the suggested study plan provided (see Tables 3 and 4). They will be confirmed into the double degree programme after satisfactory performance in their first year.

The double degree programme will admit additional suitable students at the beginning of their second year from the Faculties of Science (Physics track) or Engineering (MSE and Common Engineering).

To be awarded a B.Eng. in Materials Science and Engineering and B.Sc. in Physics, a student must have:

- Completed a minimum of 180 MCs with a CAP ≥ 2.00;
and
- Passed the modules in accordance with Table 1

To be awarded a B.Eng. in Materials Science and Engineering and B.Sc.(Hons.) in Physics, a student must have:

- Completed a minimum of 200 MCs with a CAP ≥ 3.20;
and
- Passed the modules in accordance with Table 2

Note: Students who have not achieved a CAP of 4.0 in modules contributing to the BEng degree for any two consecutive semesters will be required to withdraw from the double degree programme.