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59. Biophotovoltaic (BPV) fuel cell research in the production of green
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Courses offered in the Department of Physics, Universiti Malaya are
suited for those who wish to be scientists and professional
technologists in research institutions and industries. Physicists are in
high demand, especially those trained in new and advanced materials,
device fabrication, nano-technology, testing and measurements.
Today's industrial sector and research institutions need physicists who
can integrate new and advanced technology into existing systems.
Physics graduates are highly sought after in the electronics industries,
space industry, computer and information technology,
telecommunication, and various electrical and mechanical
manufacturing industries. They often serve as materials process
engineers, quality control engineers in the production division or
researchers in the division of research and development (R&D). Many
Physics graduates have also made excellent marketing and sales
executives for modern, sophisticated scientific equipment.
Other opportunities include those in the medical field. Laser
technology, x-ray, NMR, radiation and ultrasound are commonly used
in various medical fields; hence, Physics graduates are suited to assist
medical officers in operating and managing these systems and data
analysis.

There is an excellent opportunity for Physics graduates to become
academicians and researchers in Institutions of Higher Learning upon
furthering their studies to the PhD level. Besides, Physics lecturers
and teachers are also in high demand in schools and public and
private colleges.

POST-GRADUATE DEGREE (FIELDS OF RESEARCH)
Post-graduate candidates may pursue the MSc and PhD programs (by
research) in various areas such as Plasma Physics, Laser Physics,
Photonics, Semiconductor Physics and Devices, Display Devices,
Thin Film Technology, Materials Science, Polymer Physics,
Conducting Polymer, Environmental Radiation, Neuron Network,
Complex Systems, Elementary Particle Physics, Nuclear Theory,
Condensed Matter Theory, Space Physics, Astronomy
and Cosmology and Stellar Astrophysics.

The Department of Physics also offers MSc in Applied Physics
program by coursework covering areas in Semiconductor
Technology, Plasma Technology, Quantum Technology, Optical
Fibre Technology, Applied Radiation and Energy Materials.
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