Sept 2024 Entry
4 years
133 (depending on the student's qualifications)
Students are awarded one of the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics with a Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics with a Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
BSc (Hons) in Physics with a Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (Physics x AIDA)
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is having a far-reaching impact on our lives, as it has led to developments in many areas, ranging from mobile apps, smart home systems and health-monitoring devices to industrial process optimisation. AI is intimately linked to physics in various ways, and seamless collaboration between physics and AI enables more accurate observations of the environment and more realistic formulation of solutions than is possible with other approaches. Physics principles can be used to optimise AI components, facilitate the development of critical workflows and parameters, and enhance the training of AI systems. Moreover, AI plays a pivotal role in modern physics research by rapidly screening potential solutions, thereby saving resources needed for experimental studies.
The Physics x AIDA programme is tailored to students who are interested in both physics and AI. With a strong emphasis on applications, the programme exposes students to both fundamental and applied physics topics in addition to the principal theories of AI. The fusion of these two disciplines throughout the curriculum enables students to consolidate their learning, providing them with a competitive edge in their future careers.
BSc (Hons) in Physics with a Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
(Physics x IE)
The Physics x IE programme offers a diverse curriculum that covers fundamental and applied physics, innovation and business. A major highlight of this programme is the extended internship training in major technology enterprises or start-ups, which provides golden opportunities for students to become innovation leaders in Hong Kong. The programme is ideal for students with a strong entrepreneurial spirit who wish to join the next generation of physics innovators.
Characteristics of Physics x AIDA / IE
- Multidisciplinary nature
In the Physics x AIDA programme, the combination of physics and AI provides graduates with a robust skillset suited to a wide range of career paths, such as innovation, healthcare and postgraduate studies.
In the Physics x IE programme, the combination of scientific and entrepreneurial skills promotes the development of our graduates into future technology leaders.
- Application-oriented approach
Collaborations with industrial partners and renowned universities provide excellent internship and exchange opportunities for students. The learning experience is also supported by well-equipped laboratories and an AI laboratory tailored to the curriculum of Physics x AIDA.
- Well-rounded development
Students also develop their “soft skills”, such as lateral thinking, communication skills, leadership, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, which are critical assets for future leaders and entrepreneurs.
Career Prospects
BSc (Hons) in Physics with a Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
The booming AI industry has catalysed exponential growth in related businesses and sectors. With knowledge of science and AI and a highly flexible outlook, our graduates are highly sought-after by local and international companies in the trade.
BSc (Hons) in Physics with a Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Graduates of the programme are equipped with both science knowledge and business concepts and experiences. As physics is a major driver of innovation and entrepreneurship in the HKSAR, our students will be highly sought-after by enterprises in Hong Kong or the Greater Bay Area given their background in technological innovation.
Students are required to complete 30 credits to fulfil the General University Requirements (GUR), 67 credits for the Major in Physics, and 36 credits for the Secondary Major in AIDA/ IE.
- The key areas of Major study are in basic and applied physics; these are covered by the core subjects and strengthened by engineering subjects and computational physics. The core subjects are updated to suit the needs of high-tech industries. Other core subjects include those in languages, computing, and mathematics.
- Students enrolled in the BSc (Hons) in Physics programme with a Secondary Major in AIDA can choose to study various elective subjects, such as Radiation Physics; Energy Conversion and Storage with Machine Learning; Imaging: Detector, Display and Processing; Intelligent Lighting; Laser Processing and Applications; and Medical Imaging: Science and Analytics.
- Information on the subjects offered by the department can be obtained at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/ap/study/subject-list/bachelor-programme/
- For the curricula of the Secondary Majors, please refer to this page for AIDA and this page for IE.
Unlike in other PolyU programmes, where admission to a Secondary Major is on competitive basis and subject to the availability of its intake quotas, all students of this programme are admitted to either of the Secondary Majors. This programme is unique in PolyU, as it is designed with the aim of cultivating students who gain interdisciplinary knowledge of their Major and the Secondary Major at the initial stage of their studies. Therefore, the curriculum of this programme is tailored to consolidate the strengths of both the Major and the Secondary Major such that graduates can excel in contemporary workplace environments and take on future challenges. Detailed operations of the assignment of the Secondary Major will be advised later.
For the details of the Secondary Majors in AIDA and IE, please refer to this page.
133 (depending on the student's qualifications)
Prof. Y.H. Tsang
BSc, PhD
Award(s) available in this scheme:
- BSc (Hons) in Physics with a Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
- BSc (Hons) in Physics with a Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Please click here to view the entrance requirements for international applicants.
Other Information
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Applicants attaining good results in Mathematics and/or Physics are preferred.
For further programme information, please contact:
The General Office (email: apdept@polyu.edu.hk).
To evaluate the interest of applicants in the programme and their suitability for it, and to allow them to gain a better understanding of the programme.
About 15-30 minutes
Only selected applicants will be invited to the interview, if necessary.
Required
To evaluate the interest of applicants in the programme and their suitability for it, and to allow them to gain a better understanding of the programme.
About 10-15 minutes
Only suitable applicants will be invited to interviews.
Required
