Physics

Major/Minor/Specialisation !290AA-MAJ+1017 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Year and Campus: 2015

Coordinator

Assoc Prof Jeffrey McCallum

Contact

Email: msc@physics.unimelb.edu.au

Overview:

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.

Learning Outcomes:

  • 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.
Structure & Available Subjects:

The Physics program consists of a:

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

OR

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

Subject Options:

Coursework+Research Option

COURSEWORK

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

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 2
12.50

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.

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
25
Semester 1, Semester 2
37.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
50

Coursework (100%) Option

COURSEWORK

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

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 2
12.50

Other approved subjects at 300 level or higher. A maximum of four 300 level subjects can be taken.

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Links to further information: http://graduate.science.unimelb.edu.au/
Notes:

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

Related Course(s): Postgraduate Diploma in Science

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