Course details

Summary

Extend your knowledge in your specialist area at postgraduate level with our honours programme.

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) programme involves one year of full-time study, or two years of part-time study, after you have completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Physics is perhaps the most basic of all sciences. Understanding the principles of physics and the laws of nature gives you an enhanced insight into the world around you. All of modern science and technology is underpinned by physics. A degree in physics will give you an understanding of the nature of matter combined with training in experimental methods and the mathematical analysis of physical processes.

Lectures at postgraduate level include a choice of basic and specialized topics. The latter are closely related to the research interests (and therefore MSc thesis topics) in the Department, which include aspects of theoretical physics, nuclear physics, laser physics, optoelectronics, nonlinear fiber optics, teraherta spectroscopy, adaptive optics, quantum optics, atom optics, optical metrology, biophotonics, theoretical biology, condensed matter physics, marine acoustics, atmospheric and ionspheric physics, astrophysics, elementary particle physics, remote sensing, signal processing and physics education.

Requirements:

30 points: PHYSICS 789 Dissertation

45 points from PHYSICS 701–788, 791, 792

And

45 additional points from PHYSICS 701–788, 791, 792, MATHS 761–763, GEOPHYS 760–780

Or

At least 15 additional points from PHYSICS 701–788, 791, 792, GEOPHYS 760–780, MATHS 761–763 and up to 30 points from approved 700 level courses in related subjects as approved by the Head of Department

Career opportunities

Fundamental physics is a strong underpinning for careers in many branches of the physical sciences. Recent graduates are finding work in research-based jobs, and teaching, marketing, medical physics and computing. Mineral exploration physics and astrophysics are open to physics graduates.

Many aspects of computing and telecommunications require physics and a degree in physics would open up avenues in scientific instrument manufacture, electronics and development of computer systems.

Industrial applications of physics including noise control, industrial process monitoring and control, radiation monitoring, vibration analysis and water resource management.

Meteorology and oceanography are also interesting fields available to physicists.

Further study options

• Master of Information Technology
• Master of Energy
• Master of Science
• Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice
• Doctor of Philosophy
• Doctor of Clinical Psychology

Bachelor of Science (Honours) other subjects:

Applied Mathematics, Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Exercise Sciences, Food Science, Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Logic and Computation, Mathematics, Medical Physics and Image Technology, Medical Statistics, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Photonics, Physiology, Psychology, Statistics.

Entry criteria

The prerequisite is a major in Physics and at least 90 points at Stage III.

English language requirements:IELTS 6.5; TOEFL (iBT) 90; TOEFL (paper-based) 575; CAE or CPE 176; PTE 58; MELAB 85.