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Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced)Informal specialisationYear: 2023

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Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced) - Physics is designed to allow students to further advance their knowledge of core physics principles and methods and to learn how to apply these in a range of scientific contexts. The Graduate Diploma provides a pathway to the MSc-Physics and to graduate-level employment opportunities in a broad range of industries. This specialisation consists of 100 pts of advanced coursework subjects.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of the Physics specialisation, Graduates should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge in core areas of physics;
  • Apply advanced physics concepts and methods to address scientific questions in a range of physics-related contexts;
  • Articulate and illustrate disciplinary knowledge in oral and written scientific communication.

Last updated: 10 November 2023

Structure

100 credit points

Coursework (100 pts)

Students must complete:

  • 100 points of discipline subjects

Subject Options

Discipline Subjects

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

Code Name Study period Credit Points
PHYC90006 Quantum and Advanced Optics
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
PHYC90007 Quantum Mechanics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
PHYC90008 Quantum Field Theory
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
PHYC90009 Physical Cosmology Not available in 2023 12.5
PHYC90010 Statistical Mechanics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
PHYC90011 Particle Physics
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
PHYC90012 General Relativity
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
PHYC90013 Condensed Matter Physics 4
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Students may also seek approval from the course coordinator to take alternative discipline subjects at the 300 level or higher. A maximum of three 300 level subjects can be taken and students are required to complete a minimum of five Physics discipline subjects.

Notes

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

Links

http://graduate.science.unimelb.edu.au/

Last updated: 10 November 2023