C09035v3 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Physics

Overview

The honours degree offers basic training in research and introduces advanced areas of study in applied physics.

Career options

Career options include positions in science organisations (CSIRO, ANSTO, Bureau of Meteorology, Defence Science and Technology Organisation), public hospitals and in science/engineering areas of communications, computing, energy technology, finance, mineral exploration, space science and many others. Some honours graduates also go on to postgraduate studies.

Admission requirements

The honours program is open to students who have attained at least a credit average over the final third of the undergraduate program.

Course duration and attendance

The course is offered on a one-year full-time basis.

Course structure

The major component of the course is a research project which extends over the full duration of the course. The project may be primarily an experimental, numerical or theoretical investigation. Candidates also undertake a critical review of the scientific literature in a chosen area and advanced coursework. Students acquire experimental skills in using advanced research instruments and learn research communication techniques through a structured program. The results of the project are presented in an oral seminar and in a written thesis.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The course commences in Autumn semester. The example program shown assumes full-time attendance.

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