PHYSICS
Physics offers full-time or part-time research to qualify for the degree of Master of Applied Science, Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy. Students graduating with BSc honours at a suitably high level from other universities may normally carry out research work in Physics to qualify for the degree of MSc or PhD. Students graduating from other universities without honours would normally be considered for entry to a Graduate Diploma of Science in Applied Physics.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF SCIENCE
This program, taken by coursework and minor project, provides specialist training in the background, principles and practices of applied physics.
Admission to the course requires a degree in an appropriate discipline (normally in physical sciences, mathematics or engineering). A minimum of one academic year of full-time study is required to complete the course. Please refer to the award requirements in this handbook.
The program comprises:
- 24 units (where 3 units is equivalent to one semester subject);
- 15 units of coursework which must be approved by the Head of Physics, will normally be chosen from level 5 PH subjects and will normally include PH5013:03. Appropriate undergraduate subjects to a maximum of 9 units may be included in a course of study with the approval of the Head of the disciplines concerned. Candidates who cannot demonstrate a satisfactory background in mathematics may be required to take MA3109:03 and/or MA3201:03 respectively in their course of study. If there are sufficient enrolments subjects may be offered in block mode during university vacation periods. Graduates with this major are eligible for graduate membership of the Australian Institute of Physics;
- the project component PH5001:09.
Students enrolled in the course may be permitted to transfer to the Master of Science (Physics) degree course on the completion, with good grades, of at least three graduate coursework subjects.
MASTER OF APPLIED SCIENCE
This program, taken by coursework and minor project, provides specialist training in the background, principles and practices of physics.
Admission to the course required a degree in an appropriate discipline (normally in physical sciences, mathematics or engineering). A minimum of one academic year of full-time study is required to complete the course.
The program is similar to the Master of Applied Science in Physical Oceanography and Meteorology (see page 469).
MASTER OF SCIENCE AND DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
The Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees consist of direct study and a research project. They both provide research training in Physics and Applied Physics. Admission to the course requires a degree or equivalent in Physics or a closely related discipline. A minimum of one academic year of full-time study for a Masters degree and three years for a doctorate are required to complete the course. Programs of study are subject to the approval of the Head of the School.