Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Physics)
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Expand your employment opportunities by broadening your knowledge and understanding of physics. The Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Physics) will also provide you with essential postgraduate research skills.
Research is focused on one of the following areas:
- optical fibre sensors
- laser physics
- optoelectronic imaging
- applied optics
- vacuum technology
Course Essentials
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Location:
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College:College of Engineering and Science
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Duration:1 years
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Intake:February and July
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Course code:SHPC
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CRICOS:038486D
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Fees:A$10805.00 per semester
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This information is for international students.
How to apply
We are currently accepting applications for this course.
Methods of applying:
- You can apply direct to VU
Already a VU student?
You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.
For more info contact the
College of Engineering and Science
Careers
- technical and scientific positions in a range of fields such as telecommunications.
Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.
Course Objectives
Research training will include the ability to devise, design and carry out research intended to yield data relevant to the solution of specific problems, the ability to develop and refine working hypotheses, to critically analyse data and to report results in an appropriate manner. The research project is normally undertaken in one of the following areas of expertise of the section: optical fibre sensors, laser physics, optoelectronic imaging, applied optics and vacuum technology.
Units and electives
The course will be offered on a full-time basis over one year or part-time equivalent.
Semester 1
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- Unit code
- RPH4411
- Credits
- 48
Semester 2
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- Unit code
- RPH4412
- Credits
- 48
Academic Progression
A student will not be allowed to repeat the Honours year or any component of it without the permission of the Course Coordinator.
What's a unit?
A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.
Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.
Credits
Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.
Admission Information
- Year 12: To qualify for entry to the Honours program the applicant should have completed the requirements for a pass degree with major studies in an appropriate discipline. Entry is at the discretion of the Applied Physics section and applicants should normally have obtained a 'credit' average in the final year of the pass degree. For mature age applicants, an appropriate combination of qualifications and experience will be considered.
English language requirements
Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.
How to apply for this course
If you have questions about your application, you can:
- speak to a staff member. Phone +61 3 9919 1164, press 1 and follow the voice prompts
- make an online enquiry
Get in touch
Contact us to discuss your course options:
Ring us on +61 3 9919 1164
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Information and fees listed above are for non-resident students starting the course in 2013. Fees are subject to approval and may change. In some courses students must buy equipment or clothing that they will need in the course. These equipment or clothing costs are not included in the course fees listed above and we recommend you seek advice from the relevant faculty.
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