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Structure
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:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYC90007 | Quantum Mechanics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHYC90008 | Quantum Field Theory | Semester 1 (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 |
| PHYC90010 | Statistical Mechanics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHYC90011 | Particle Physics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHYC90009 | Physical Cosmology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHYC90006 | Quantum and Advanced Optics | Not available in 2024 | 12.5 |
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.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYC40004 | Physics Research Project | No longer available | |
| PHYC40002 | Physics Research Project | No longer available | |
| PHYC40007 | Physics Research Project | No longer available | |
| PHYC40008 | Physics Research Project | No longer available |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYC90007 | Quantum Mechanics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHYC90008 | Quantum Field Theory | Semester 1 (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 |
| PHYC90010 | Statistical Mechanics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHYC90011 | Particle Physics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHYC90009 | Physical Cosmology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHYC90006 | Quantum and Advanced Optics | Not available in 2024 | 12.5 |
Other approved subjects at 300 level or higher. A maximum of four 300 level subjects can be taken.
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Notes
This program has a start-year and a mid-year intake.
Links
http://graduate.science.unimelb.edu.au/Last updated: 30 January 2024