Master of Science in Solid State Physics *Dual Degree

Master of Engineering in Electrical and Microsystems Engineering and Master of Science in Solid State Physics

The International Master Dual Degree Programme places a strong focus on electronics and semiconductor technology. It provides a solid theoretical background as well as a minimum of 6 months internship in one of our international partner companies (e.g. Osram, Infineon Technologies, Continental Automotive Corporation) in Malaysia or Germany. In addition, it offers you the opportunity to obtain a Master degree from Malaysia (USM Penang) in combination with an accredited European Master degree (M. Eng. in Electrical and Microsystems Engineering) from OTH (Eastern Bavarian University), Regensburg, Germany simultaneously. The course is structured to enable students to work independently, efficiently and responsibly using scientific methods and problem solving techniques. Aside from conveying technical expertise, the course is designed to build personalities and leadership knowledge and skills. Graduates will be equally proficient in performing technical tasks and leadership roles.

Course Structure

Lectures in Malaysia or Germany: Min. 24 months (4 semesters) / Max. 60 months (10 semesters)

Master’s research/thesis in Malaysia or Germany (usually in a company): Min. 6 months (1 semester)

The programme consists of 40 units in USM and 54 Credit Points in OTH of the following schedule:
1st Semester in USM (20 units)

• ZCC 541/4 - Solid State Physics Theory (Core - 4 units)
• ZCC 542/4 - Physics of Complementary Materials  (Core - 4 units)
• ZCC 543/4 - Semiconductor Physics (Core - 4 units)
• ZSC 548/4 -X-ray Structure (Elective - 4 units)
• ZCC 591/4 -Measurements & Experimental Techniques 1 (Core - 4 units)

 2nd Semester in OTH (29 credit points)

• Mathematics for Master (Core – 8 CP)
• Technical Optics – Micro-optics (TOM) (Core – 5 CP)
• Electronic Product Engineering (Elective – 5 CP)
• Master Optoelectronic Project in Labview (Elective – 5 CP)
• Project Thesis (Core – 6 CP)

3rd Semester in OTH (25 credit points)

• Optoelectronics (Core – 8 CP)
• Laser Technology and Photonics (Core – 5 CP)
• Laser Materials Processing or Cybernetics (Elective – 5 CP)
• German Language (Core – 7 CP)

4th Semester in USM (20 units)

• ZCC 590 – Solid State Physics Dissertation (Core – 20 units)

List of Expertise in School of Physics
http://www.fizik.usm.my/

Applicants should possess the following:

• BSc in Physics, BApplied Sc in Applied Physics,  BApplied Sc in Engineering Physics with minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent with several years of experience in a relevant field.

Not Applicable

• Min : 2 Years (4 Semesters)

    *(At least 1 Semester at USM AND at least 2 Semesters at OTH)

• Mix : 4 Years (8 Semester)

October

Tuition fees for graduate studies in Germany are fully sponsored by the university (OTH).  However, there will be an administration fee imposed by the university of approximately €150-300.

*From Semester 1, 2024/2025
** Fees are subject to change