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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026

Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics

A Second Major programme combining a physics education with in-depth training in the design and implementation of microelectronic devices.

Nanyang Technological University
School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Course type: Full-time
Course duration: 4 years

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Course details

Minor/Second Major offered
  • Second Major in Microelectronics Engineering
Field of study
  • Sciences
  • Engineering
Certification offered
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Physics with Second Major in Microelectronics Engineering
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Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the following entry requirements for the course application:

QualificationRequirement
A-Level
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Polytechnic Diploma
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International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • Passes in Physics and Mathematics at Higher Level
NUS High School Diploma
  • Major CAP of 2.0 in both Physics and Mathematics
International and other qualifications
  • A good grade in Physics and Mathematics at the senior high school level, equivalent to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level or International Baccalaureate

Internship

Internship duration10 or 20 weeks
Internship timeframeYear 3 or Year 4

Overseas exposure programme

Exchange programme are optional and can be short term during Summer, Winter period, or semester-long. There are 2 types of programmes: Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme (OEP) and GEM Explorer programme. Check NTU's website for information on programme eligibility and application.

Career prospects

You Can Explore the Following Career Options Upon Graduation:

  • Engineering, Manufacturing, and Product Design
  • Scientific Research and Other R&d
  • Management, Operations, Human Resources (Hr), and Sales
  • Software Development
  • Education (Primary, Secondary, Junior Colleges, and Technical Institutes)
  • Government (Ministries, Statutory Boards, Armed Forces, and Police)
  • Finance
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

Graduate employment outcomes

Refer to the complete Graduate Employment Survey (GES) report 2024 for more information.

How to register

Direct Admissions with NTU

You may register here.