Physics
Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced)Informal specialisationYear: 2021
Physics
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced) program in Physics is designed to allow students to further their study of physics on a broad front and provide a pathway for entry into graduate study in Physics. Prior study in Physics to at least 2nd year university level is assumed.
Intended 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.
Last updated: 12 November 2021
Structure
100 credit points
The Physics program consists of a:
- Coursework (100%) Option (Coursework = 100 points).
Subject Options
Subject prerequisites: details of stream specific prerequisites can be found at the Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced) (GDA-SCI) entry and participation requirements page.
Coursework (100%) Option
COURSEWORK
Students must select eight subjects from the following list in consultation with the Program Coordinator:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYC90006 | Quantum and Advanced Optics | Not available in 2021 | 12.5 |
| PHYC90007 | Quantum Mechanics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHYC90008 | Quantum Field Theory | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHYC90009 | Physical Cosmology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHYC90010 | Statistical Mechanics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHYC90011 | Particle Physics | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHYC90012 | General Relativity | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHYC90013 | Condensed Matter Physics 4 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Other approved subjects at 300 level or higher. A maximum of four 300 level subjects can be taken.
Notes
This program has a start-year and a mid-year intake.
Links
http://graduate.science.unimelb.edu.au/
Last updated: 12 November 2021