香港中文大學(xué)

The Enrichment Stream in Theoretical Physics is designed for students who have a good foundation in secondary school physics and mathematics. The core part of the curriculum, while overlapping much with that of the physics major programme, has additional emphasis on early small-group discussion classes with an academic advisor and on research component. The pool of electives is defined by a stronger flavour towards courses in theoretical physics and mathematics. Students would have better opportunities to engage in research at an earlier stage and build up their research capabilities gradually. The Stream is meant to help students explore their research potential and bridge the gap from undergraduate physics to postgraduate studies at the master’s or doctoral level. Depending on the students’ interests and career plans, students have the option to declare an additional stream by completing stream-specific electives from: (i) Astrophysics and Particle Physics, (ii) Computational and Data Physics, or (iii) Quantum Science and Technology.

Building upon a tradition of excellence in teaching and research, the physics curriculum continues to enable students to have a good grasp of fundamentals of physics and a basket of analytic, experimental, numerical, research, communication and other generic skills, and to appreciate and understand the important applications of physics in modern society.

Highlights

• A selected set of core required courses lays a solid foundation and delivers a basket of transferrable skills through various learning activities
• Elective courses allow students to explore their talent and interest in different branches of physics
• Enrichment Stream in Theoretical Physics (JS4690) places special emphasis on building research capabilities. It is particularly designed for students who are interested in academic research career

Streams of Study (B.Sc. in Physics)

• Astrophysics and Particle Physics
• Computational and Data Physics
• Quantum Science and Technology
• Enrichment Stream in Theoretical Physics (JS4690)

Research Opportunities

• Plenty of research opportunities in various fields of science: Nano Materials and Energy Materials, Astronomy and Fundamental Physics, Quantum Science, Soft Matters and Complex Systems, Biological Physics and Quantitative Biology
• Teachers and students participate in international projects: Daya Bay Neutrino Experiment, ATLAS (CERN) and gravitational waves (LIGO)

Experiential Learning Opportunities

• Research / Exchange Programmes: Summer Internship Research Programme, Overseas Programme for Undergraduate Research Students (OPUS), Summer Undergraduate Research Exchange (SURE) programme and Study Tour
• Internship Programmes: Summer Teacher Apprenticeship programme, Internship programmes in the Hong Kong Observatory and the Hong Kong Space Museum

Career Prospects

Postgraduate studies in physics and related subjects at the doctorial or master’s degree level in local and overseas universities (e.g. CUHK, Caltech, MIT, Princeton, Cambridge, Oxford)

Physics graduates have found employment in:

• Education
• Government, social and public services
• Industry, commerce and publishing industry