Sept 2025 Entry
1 year
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Entry scholarships of HK$10,000 will be awarded to applicants with excellent academic achievement.
What's New
The Master of Science in Microelectronics Technology and Materials is designed to develop high-calibre talents with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to contribute to the development of the booming semiconductor industry.
Based on the expertise of the Department of Applied Physics in device physics and materials science research, this one-year programme provides students with unique and professional training in the process flow of microelectronics and integrated circuit design, simulation, fabrication and processing, characterisation, and inspection.
Upon graduation, students are expected to demonstrate
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Professional competence as specialists/leaders in the field/industry: Graduates possess knowledge and skills in microelectronics technology and materials and are able to apply their knowledge and demonstrate professionalism and leadership in the field.
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Strategic thinking: Graduates are able to think holistically and analytically when dealing with complex problems and situations. They are versatile problem solvers, have good critical and creative thinking skills, and can generate practical and innovative solutions.
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Lifelong learning capability: Graduates have an enhanced capacity for continuous professional development through inquiry and reflection on professional practice.
The MSc in Microelectronics Technology and Materials provides extensive training for physicists and engineers to meet national, regional and local demand for talent in the microelectronics industry. The programme is designed to develop expertise in integrated circuit design and manufacturing, in line with the national policy of supporting the development of scientific research and advanced manufacturing. This policy is strongly supported by local policies in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, ensuring the career prospects of our graduates.
A total of 31 credits are required for graduation, including 19 credits of core subjects (including 1 credit for the subject "Academic Integrity and Ethics") and 12 credits of elective subjects.
Core subjects (3 credits per subject, unless otherwise specified in parentheses)
- Advanced Materials Analysis and Characterization
- Integrated Circuits Design
- Integrated Circuit Processing and Laboratory
- Semiconductor Devices and Systems
- Semiconductor Materials and Processing
- Statistics and Data Analytics
- Academic Integrity and Ethics in Science (1 credit)
Elective subjects (3 credits per subject, unless otherwise specified in parentheses)
- Artificial Intelligence for Materials Science
- Digital Integrated Circuits and Systems (Subject to approval)
- Emerging Memory Technologies
- Machine Vision for Semiconductor Manufacturing and Inspections
- Microelectronics Packaging and Reliability
- MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems) and Sensors
- Thin Film Materials and Preparation Technologies
- Wide Bandgap Semiconductors for Microelectronics (Subject to approval)
- Project (6 credits)
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Prof. Siu Fung YU
BSc, PhD
A Bachelor’s degree with Honours in science, engineering or equivalent qualifications. Preference will be given to applicants with relevant work experience in microelectronics industries.
If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the “Admission Requirements” section for details.
For further information, please email apdept@polyu.edu.hk
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HK$7,200 per credit for local and non-local students.
As one of the first cohorts of graduates of the MSc in Microelectronics Technology & Materials of the Department of Applied Physics at PolyU, I deeply appreciate the unique charm of this discipline. Microelectronics requires us not only to have rich experimental experience and a solid theoretical foundation but also to keep up with the latest international technologies. Fortunately, the Department provides us with an excellent learning environment, including a class in the cleanroom equipped with advanced equipment and the latest EDA software, as well as support from engineers at the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute.
Not only was I immersed in a strong academic atmosphere but I also benefited from a humanistic approach on campus. I have had the opportunity to meet several outstanding microelectronics scholars who are not only knowledgeable but also genuinely caring towards students. They provided us with tremendous support, offering both academic advice and help with daily life. These experiences greatly enriched my academic perspective and interpersonal skills, contributing to the most valuable part of my learning journey at PolyU.
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