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Abbreviation FT / PT
MSc(Eng)(MEST) FT / PT

The aim of the MSc(Eng)(MEST) is to prepare students for the fast-growing microelectronics and semiconductor industry that serves the foundation of modern society. Microelectronics and semiconductor industry are highly specialized with cutting-edge materials, processes, and sciences heavily involved. Our programme is to provide comprehensive knowledge and hands-on training to educate future microelectronics talents for the strong demand from the industrial sectors in this area. An in-depth, well-balanced, and multidisciplinary knowledge across various aspects of the whole value chain will greatly enhance students’ capability of grasping future business opportunities as engineers, managers, and entrepreneurs.

Students will acquire essential knowledge to understand key science in semiconductor devices and their manufacturing processes, fundamental skills in microelectronic device design, hands-on training on designing and implementing fabrication processes for semiconductor devices, etc. Students will also have opportunities to gain valuable 'Experiential Learning' opportunities through 'hands-on' projects.

Students are required to complete 48 credits plus a dissertation (equivalent to 24 credits) to graduate.

Mode of Attendance

Full Time (normative study period: one year; maximum study period: two years; with classes mainly on weekday evenings and Saturdays)

Part Time (normative study period: two years; maximum study period: three years; with classes mainly on weekday evenings and Saturdays)

Lectures of a few modules may be given during daytime of weekdays to suit mainly Full Time students. There are two semesters and one summer semester in an academic year.

Medium of Instruction

English

Programme Entrance Requirements

1. Comply with the University Entrance Requirements; and

2. Hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related Science discipline; or a qualification of equivalent standard from this University or another comparable institution accepted for this purpose

Programme Admissions Advisor(s)

Dr WD Li
Email: liwd@hku.hk

Contacts

Email: mechmsc1@hku.hk
Website: https://www.mech.hku.hk/tpg

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