Admissions Open • Year 2026/2027
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Physics
PETRONAS built a university because it needed leaders who can challenge the standard. UTP is Malaysia’s top-ranked private university — discover hands-on engineering, science and computing programs tailored for industry 4.0.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science, Management & Computing |
| Duration | 3 years 4 months |
| Intakes | May & September |
| Accreditation (EAC/BEM, MQA ref) | MQA |
| Tuition (Total, Malaysian) | RM82,530 (listed as Applied Physics on the fees page) |
Who is this programme for?
This programme is for students who want to turn physics into real-world solutions—preparing for careers in energy, manufacturing, electronics, materials, and technology-driven industries, or for advanced study and research.
What will I learn, year by year?
"Year 1: Get hooked on physics—master mechanics, electricity, maths, and hands-on lab work that turns theory into “aha!” moments. Year 2: Go deeper with thermodynamics, optics, electronics, and computational physics, plus real experiments using modern instruments. Year 3: Specialise in areas like semicon, or energy, tackle advanced labs, and finish with a industry-linked project or internship where you solve real-world physics challenges."
Where do graduates work? Name employers and roles
new programme, no graduates yet
One thing that makes it different at UTP
At UTP, Industrial Physics is uniquely shaped by its strong focus on energy and process industries, blending core physics with practical, industry-relevant applications, advanced labs, and real-world projects that prepare you to solve tomorrow’s technological challenges.
Student Life: what should an applicant to this programme know?
The programme emphasises hands-on industrial training and projects, modern laboratory tools and software, professional talks, forums, workshops, industrial visits and industry partnerships.
Next Intake + Application Deadline
May and September. Application deadline: Not specified in the department brochure.
Placement or internship route for this programme
Yes. Student Industrial Training and Student Industrial Project are included in the programme.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specialisations are available?
Semiconductor Technology and Sustainable Energy Technology.
What subjects are covered?
Physics, electronics, AI, data analytics, photonics, instrumentation and sustainable energy.
What are the career pathways?
Failure analysis, process development, testing, solar technology, QA/QC, technical support and R&D.
Programme Lead