Physics

The Postgraduate Diploma program in Physics is designed to allow students to further their study of physics on a broad front, provide a pathway for entry into graduate study in Physics, and to engage students in their own research by participation in the activities of a research group in the School of Physics (coursework+research option). Prior study in Physics to at least 2nd year university level is assumed.

• increase students' knowledge of physics on a broad front and to a professional level;
• analyse how to solve a problem by applying simple fundamental laws to more complicated situations;
• develop independent and critical thinking skills.

The Physics program consists of a:

• Coursework+Research Option (Coursework = 50 points, Research Project = 50 points)

OR

• Coursework (100%) Option (Coursework = 100 points).

Coursework+Research Option

COURSEWORK

Students must select four subjects from the following list in consultation with the Program Coordinator:

Other approved subjects at 300-level or higher.

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RESEARCH

Content: An original, supervised research project (experimental and/or theoretical) in one of the School's current fields: astrophysics, condensed matter physics, optical physics, particle physics and quantum physics.

Assessment: A written report on the research performed during the year. Preparation and delivery of a 15 minute talk to the School of Physics on the research work.

Depending on the coursework subjects taken a student would normally enrol in a combination of Research Project subjects as indicated below to ensure they have completed 50 points by the end of the course.

Coursework (100%) Option

COURSEWORK

Students must select eight subjects from the following list in consultation with the Program Coordinator:

Other approved subjects at 300 level or higher.

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This program has a start-year and a mid-year intake.