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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 Advisor. 

For current research areas refer to the PhD program above.

Course Program

Subjects   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

PHYS952

Radiation and Radiotherapy Physics

8

PHYS953

Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine

8

PHYS954

Radiobiology and Radiation Protection

8

PHYS960 Advanced Project in Physics B 6
PHYS997 Special Topics in Physics B 6
 
 
 

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