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Master of Science - Research
Overview
The Master of Science degree by research equips candidates
with superior skills in research design and methodology in
preparation for leadership roles in their chosen field. The
degree comprises a 48 credit point research thesis and 24
credit points of coursework. Advanced standing for some, or
all, of the coursework component may be granted on demonstrated
research skills.
Students entering with a degree below Honours Class II,
Division 2 will complete the 48 credit point thesis and 24
credit point combination of subjects chosen from the remaining
Graduate Subjects below and the list of undergraduate Physics
subjects. These subjects will be chosen in consultation with
and approved by the Physics Discipline Adviser. For current
research areas refer to the PhD program.
Course Program
| Subjects |
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Credit Points |
| Core Subjects |
| PHYS401 |
Theoretical Mechanics and Electromagnetism |
8 |
| PHYS441 |
Advanced Astrophysics |
4 |
| PHYS444 |
Quantum Mechanics |
8 |
| PHYS446 |
Quantum Mechanics |
8 |
| PHYS910 |
Advanced Project in Physics A |
6 |
| PHYS946 |
Advanced Solid State Physics |
6 |
| PHYS947 |
Special Topics in Physics A |
6 |
| PHYS948 |
Physics of Imaging |
6 |
| PHYS960 |
Advanced Project in Physics B |
6 |
| PHYS997 |
Special Topics in Physics B |
6 |
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