Semiconductor technology is the core foundation of many pivotal technological revolutions in the 21st century, including digitalisation, electric vehicles, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence. The aspirations of Malaysia, China and the South-east Asia region have been to develop a regional hub for semiconductor manufacturing excellence. In line with Malaysia’s New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, this programme aspires to play a part in the education and training of semiconductor industrial professionals that possess in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical skills in semiconductor physics and technologies, developing well-rounded, highlyflexible graduates who are ready to work in a multicultural and multinational semiconductor manufacturing and research environment, and cultivating graduates who would assume leadership in the semiconductor industry and pursue innovation and entrepreneurship in the local and global arena. This programme is ideal for fresh graduates in physics/ engineering and early-career professionals. It offers a strategic platform for upskilling and career growth, leading to a seamless transition from academia to industry, equipping students with the specialised expertise needed to thrive in this rapidly evolving field.