Bachelor of Science in Industrial Physics
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Bachelor of Science in Industrial Physics
(R/0533/6/0003) (09/2026) (MQA/SWA04583)
Introduction
Industrial Physics involves the application of Physics principles to the design, construction and operation of various systems and devices. A physicist generally works at any industrial or research establishments such as those dealing with semiconductor devices, solar cells, electronics and product processing. The job involves supervision of equipment operation and maintenance, troubleshooting operational problems related to process, and undertaking modification work for product and safety improvement.
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The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Physics programme stresses the need for a strong foundation in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, followed by a thorough coverage of basic science courses such as Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Electromagnetics. In the later years of study, students are exposed to Optics, Quantum Mechanics, Semiconductor Devices & Technology, Solid States Physics and Measurement & Instrumentation.
In addition to the above, at the end of their studies a student will have the opportunity to take special topics in one of these selected areas of interest:
- Oil & Gas Exploration\
- Renewable Energy\
- Nanotechnology\
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Programme Educational Objectives
To produce scientific workforce in the field of Applied Physics with the potential to become leaders in industries and R&D with emphasis in Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy and Nanotechnology.
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Programme Outcomes
- Apply knowledge of Industrial Physics.
- Plan and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret scientific data.
- Identify and solve applied physics problems and challenges in industries.
- Use the techniques, skills and latest scientific and technical tools necessary for innovative, creative and professional practice.
- Conduct applied physics research project effectively both independently or in teams in a professional and ethical manner.
- Communicate effectively with community at large.
- Demonstrate business acumen and entrepreneurship skills.
- Recognize the importance to undertake life-long learning.
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate with the Bachelor of Industrial Physics with Honours, students are required to obtain a minimum of 128 credit hours. and a minimum CGPA of 2.00
| Summary of Courses Required for Graduation | |
| Course Group (G) | Number of Credit Hours |
| NR - National Requirement | 14 |
| UR - University Requirement | 9 |
| CS - Common Science | 18 |
| CD - Core Discipline | 61 |
| CI - Core Industrial Internship | 14 |
| CSp - Core Specialisation | 12 |
| TOTAL | 128 |
Curriculum Structure
Bachelor of Applied Physics with Honours
Semester 1
| SEMESTER 1 | |||
| Code | Courses | Cr | G |
| MPU3122 MPU3142 | TITAS (Local) BM Komunikasi 2 (International) | 3 | NR |
| MPU3113 MPU3173 | Ethnic Relationship (Local) Malaysian Studies 3 (International) | 3 | NR |
| PDB1012 | Introduction to Oil & Gas Industry & Sustainable Development | 2 | UR |
| FDM1023 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 | CS |
| KXXxxx1 | Co Curriculum I | 1 | UR |
| | Credit Hours | 12 | |
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Semester 2
| SEMESTER 2 | |||
| Code | Courses | Cr | G |
| CDB1012 | Health, Safety & Environment | 2 | CS |
| ZAB1043 | Mathematical Methods for Physics | 3 | CD |
| ZAB1013 | Mechanics | 3 | CD |
| ZAB1032 | Physics Practical I | 2 | CD |
| ZAB1053 | Modern Physics | 3 | CD |
| | Credit Hours | 13 | |
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Semester 3
| SEMESTER 3 | |||
| Code | Courses | Cr | G |
| MPU 2 | One (1) MPU2 Course | 3 | NR |
| LDB1042 | Academic Writing | 2 | UR |
| PDB1023 | Introduction to Petroleum Geoscience | 3 | UR |
| ZAB1063 | Electromagnetics I | 3 | CD |
| ZAB1072 | Physics Practical II | 2 | CD |
| KXXxxx1 | Co Curriculum I | 1 | UR |
| | Credit Hours | 14 | |
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Semester 4
| SEMESTER 4 | |||
| Code | Courses | Cr | G |
| MPU 3 | One (1) MPU3 Course | 2 | NR |
| ZAB2072 | Philosophy of Science & Technology | 2 | CS |
| EDB1023 | Structured Programming & Interfacing | 3 | CD |
| ZAB1023 | Thermodynamics | 3 | CD |
| ZAB2043 | Vibrations & Waves | 3 | CD |
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Semester 5
| SEMESTER 6 | |||
| Code | Courses | Cr | G |
| HDB2033 | Professional Communication Skills | 3 | UR |
| ZAB2033 | Optics | 3 | CD |
| ZAB2012 | Physics Practical III | 2 | CD |
| ZAB2024 | Quantum Mechanics | 4 | CD |
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Semester 6
| SEMESTER 5 | |||
| Code | Courses | Cr | G |
| GDB1033 | Management and Organisational Behaviour | 3 | CS |
| YAB2042 | Science Team Project | 2 | CD |
| FDM2043 | Computational Methods | 3 | CS |
| ZAB2053 | Electromagnetics II | 3 | CD |
| ZAB2063 | Atomic Physics | 3 | CD |
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Semester 7
| SEMESTER 7 | |||
| Code | Courses | Cr | G |
| MPU 4/ HDB1012 | Community Engagement Project | 2 | NR |
| ZAB4024 | Semiconductor & Devices Technology | 4 | CSp |
| ZAB3014 | Solid States Physics | 4 | CD |
| ZAB3034 | Measurement & Instrumentation | 4 | CD |
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Student Industrial Internship Programme
| STUDENT INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME | |||
| Code | Courses | Cr | G |
| IDB3037 | Student Industrial Training (SIT) | 7 | CI |
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| STUDENT INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME | |||
| Code | Courses | Cr | G |
| IDB3047 | 7 | CI | |
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Semester 8
| SEMESTER 8 | |||
| Code | Courses | Cr | G |
| GDB3013 | Small Business & Entrepreneurship | 3 | CS |
| ZAB4012 | Final Year Project I | 2 | CD |
| ZABxxx3 | Core Specialization I | 3 | CSp |
| ZABxxx3 | Core Specialization II | 3 | CSp |
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Semester 9
| SEMESTER 8 | |||
| Code | Courses | Cr | G |
| ZAB4044 | Final Year Project II | 4 | CD |
| ZABxxx3 | Core Specialization III | 3 | CSp |
| ZABxxx3 | Core Specialization IV | 3 | CSp |
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Core Specialisation (CSp) Courses
Choose any of the following sets of Core Specialisation areas (set A, B, or C) for Core Specialisation I, II, III and IV.
| A. Nanotechnology | ||||
| No | Code | Course Name | Cr | G |
| 1 | ZAB4113 | Nanoscience | 3 | CSp |
| 2 | ZAB4123 | Fundamentals of Nanotechnology | 3 | CSp |
| 3 | ZAB4133 | Simulation and Design of Nanostructures | 3 | CSp |
| 3 | ZAB4143 | Nanoelectronics | 3 | CSp |
| B. Renewable Energy | ||||
| No | Code | Course Name | Cr | G |
| 1 | ZAB4213 | Renewable Energy | 3 | CSp |
| 2 | ZAB4223 | Renewable Energy Conversions | 3 | CSp |
| 3 | ZAB4233 | Renewable Energy Informatics | 3 | CSp |
| 4 | ZAB4243 | Green Electricity Generation | 3 | CSp |
| C. Oil and Gas Exploration | ||||
| No | Code | Course Name | Cr | G |
| 1 | ZAB4313 | Seismic Theory & Practices | 3 | CSp |
| 2 | ZAB4323 | Electromagnetics: Theory and Practices | 3 | CSp |
| 3 | ZAB4333 | Physical & Structural Geology | 3 | CSp |
| 3 | ZAB4343 | Petro Physics & Well-logging | 3 | CSp |
Minor (EM) Courses
Minor in Management is made available to all students who are interested to enhance their knowledge in management and business. However, the option to do the Minor in Management is at the students' discretion and is not compulsory. The total credit hours accumulated under Minor courses will be over and above the graduation requirements of 128 credit hours.
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| Minor in Management | |||||
| No | Code | Courses | Cr | G | Semester |
| 1 | GDB2013 | Business Accounting | 3 | EM | Students can take these courses in any semester |
| 2 | GDB1033 | Management and Organizational Behaviour | 3 | EM | |
| 3 | GDB2053 | Principles of Finance | 3 | EM | |
| 4 | GDB2043 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | EM | |
| 5 | GDB3013 | Small Business and Entrepreneurship | 3 | EM | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Students have to complete and pass all of listed courses to get Minor in Management. All results will be counted in the GPA/CGPA calculation.
Entry Requirements
Applicants wishing to enroll at UTP for undergraduate programmes must possess a minimum of 1 (one) of the following qualifications:
STPM
Minimum grade C in Mathematics, Physics and Other Subject I
A-Level or Equivalent
Minimum grade C in Mathematics, Physics and Other Subject I
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Minimum Total Points of 24 in Mathematics, Physics and Other Subject I
Matriculation
Minimum final CGPA of 3.00/4.00
Foundation in Relevant Field from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
Minimum Grade: Pass Foundation Program in relevant field from UTP with at least a final CGPA of 2.00/4.00
Foundation in Relevant Field from a Recognised Institution
Minimum final CGPA of 3.00/4.00
Diploma in Relevant Field from a Recognised Institution
Minimum final CGPA of 3.00 / 4.00
UEC - Senior Middle Level (SML)
At least Grade B in
- English
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Advanced Mathematics
- Other Subject I
Australian Matriculation Programme
Minimum Grade: Pass Australian Matriculation Program with at least Grade C (OR 60%) in Mathematics \ OR \ Specialised Mathematics, Physics and Other Subject I:
- Year 12 Certificate, Australian Capital Territory
- Higher School Certificate (HSC), New South Wales
- Northern Territory Certificate Education (NTSE)
- Queensland Senior Certificate
- South Australian Certificate of Education
- Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE)
- Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
- Western Australia Certificate of Education (WACE)
Others
| Local Students |
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| Other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government may also be considered. Malaysian students must fulfill the following additional requirements: - Candidate must be a Malaysian citizen - Application must be made using the final examination semester results - At least Grade C (credit in Bahasa Inggeris in SPM OR BAND 3 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) |
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| International Students |
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| Other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government may also be considered. International students must fulfill the following additional requirements: - Application must be made using the final semester examination results - IELTS score of 5.0 or TOEFL paper based score of 500 or equivalent Please click here for the International Entry Qualifications for different countries for UTP Foundation and Undergraduate Programmes. |
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How to Apply
UTP application process for local and international applicants:
Local Students
Please prepare scanned copies of the following documents in PDF format to be uploaded during the online application process:
- Identity Card/MyKad\
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Results for the following qualification\
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Results for STPM or A-Level or International Baccalaureate or Diploma or Foundation or Matriculation or other equivalent qualifications
- Results for SPM
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Results for English Proficiency i.e. SPM or MUET or IELTS etc.
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Proof of payment of Processing Fee (Internet Banking/Cash Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer) – RM 50.00 Non-refundable\
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Payment can be made to Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS with the following account details:
| Payee | Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS |
| Bank Account number | 8004852703 |
| Banker's name | CIMB Berhad |
| Banker's address | 20, Jalan Pos Baru, 31000 Batu Gajah, Perak, Malaysia |
- Parents' or guardian's salary slips 5. English proficiency (actual SPM result or MUET or IELTS or TOEFL or etc.) \ \ \
Step 2: Online Application\
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Please observe the following notes:
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- Login to the Online Application Form.\
- Please remember your email address and your password used for the online application as they are required for future logins - checking of application status etc.\
- Please ensure all information in the Online Application Form is accurate.\
- For programme selection section - You are required/compulsory to choose three (3) programmes according to your preference.\
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List of Undergraduate programmes offered are as follow;\
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Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Petroleum Geoscience
- Information Technology
- Information Systems
- Business Management
- Computer Science
- Applied Chemistry
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Applied Physics
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For Academic Qualification section – You are required to complete all related information i.e. Grade for each subject for STPM, A-Level; Point for IB; Final CGPA for Diploma, Foundation, Matriculation or other equivalent qualification.\
- Click SUBMIT button to submit your Online Application. You will receive a notification message pertaining to your online submission i.e. Application Reference No. etc.\
- Important dates for JANUARY 2020 & MAY 2020 intake are as follow:\
| Activities | Date/s (Tentative) |
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| Intake | January 2020 |
| Level of Study | Undergraduate |
| Eligibility | STPM, A-Level, IB, Diploma, Foundation, Matriculation or other equivalent qualification. |
| Online Application (Opening) | 4th October 2019 (Friday) |
| Online Application (Closing) | 22nd December 2019 (Sunday) |
| Available programme | All |
| Offer Announcement | Within 5 working days upon receiving the application |
| Registration | 2nd January 2020 (Thursday) |
| Minggu Aluan Siswa (MAS Week) | 2nd January 2020 - 5th January 2020 |
| Start of Semester | 6th January 2020 |
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| Activities | Date/s (Tentative) |
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| Intake | May 2020 |
| Level of Study | Undergraduate |
| Eligibility | STPM, A-Level, IB, Diploma, Foundation, Matriculation or other equivalent qualification. |
| Online Application (Opening) | 25th October 2019 (Friday) |
| Online Application (Closing) | 7th April 2020 (Sunday) |
| Available programme | All |
| Offer Announcement | Within 5 working days upon receiving the application |
| Registration | 28th April 2020 (Tuesday) |
| Minggu Aluan Siswa (MAS Week) | 28th April 2020 - 3rd May 2020 |
| Start of Semester | 4th May 2020 |
Financial Aid\ For more info on available financial aid, click here
International Students
Step 1: Before You Apply
Please prepare scanned copies of the following documents in PDF format to upload during the application process:
- Passport (main page).
- Passport size photo with white background (3.5cm x 5cm & jpeg/gif format).
- Copy of all academic and other related certificates, it must be certified as a true copy by the institution issuing the document or any other authorized government agency. Official translation in English is required if the transcript is in another language. The name stated in the certificates must be as per stated in the passport, otherwise, an official declaration/letter issued by the relevant government agency confirming that the name stated in the passport and certificate as the same person need to be submitted together with the certificate.
- English Language proficiency certificate (TOEFL or IELTS – kindly refer entry requirement – English requirement).
- Proof of payment of Processing Fee (Internet Banking/Cash Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer) – USD 50.00 Non-refundable
Bank Details
| Payee | Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS |
| Bank Account number | 8004852703 |
| Banker's name | CIMB Berhad |
| Swift code | CIBBMYKL |
| Banker's address | 20, Jalan Pos Baru, 31000 Batu Gajah, Perak, Malaysia |
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Step 2: Online Application
Please observe the following notes:\
- Login to the Online Application Form. (Kindly check the availability of intake at "IMPORTANT DATES" as per the table below)
- Please ensure all information in the Online Application Form is accurate.
- Click the "SUBMIT" button to submit your Online Application.\
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Important Dates
| Intake | January, May, & September | |
| Deadline for Submission of Application Form | Application is open throughout the year. To apply for admission, the online application must be DONE and SUBMITTED before the given deadline. Allocation of placement in the next intake is subject to the availability of placement. | |
| Application Deadlines | Intake | Application Submission |
| | January 2020 | 30th September 2019 |
| | May 2020 | 31st January 2020 |
| | September 2020 | 31st May 2020 |
Notes:
1. Applications will only be processed when:
- Submitted with complete documents.
- All uploaded documents are certified and verified by authorities such as School Principals, University Registrar, Government Officials or any other person of official position
2. All fees are correct at time of publish for the current intake year. The Management of UTP reserves the right to make changes to the fees as and when required without prior notice.
Tuition Fees
UTP tuition fees for local and international applicants:
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Contact Person
For further details, you may contact:
Chair, Department of Fundamental & Applied Sciences
Assoc Prof Dr Vijanth Sagayan A/L Asirvadam
Email: vijanth_sagayan@utp.edu.my
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