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Master of Science - Research
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Science - Research |
Abbreviation: |
MSc - Res |
My University: |
science, research, masters, physics, astrophysics, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, medical imaging, radiobiology, advanced physics |
Duration: |
1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
72 |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus (Face-to-face) |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn * |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1340 |
CRICOS Code: |
042555F |
*For entry into a Masters by Research degree for Spring 2013 please refer to the Master of Philosophy
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 for demonstrated research skills.
Entry Requirements/Assumed Knowledge
A degree in Physics, or a Graduate Diploma in Science (Physics) or approved equivalent qualification.
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.
Course Program
Subjects |
Credit Points | |
Core Subjects | ||
PHYS401 |
Theoretical Mechanics and Electromagnetism |
8 |
PHYS441 |
Advanced Astrophysics |
4 |
PHYS444 |
Quantum Mechanics |
8 |
PHYS446 |
Solid State Physics |
8 |
PHYS910 |
Advanced Project in Physics A |
6 |
PHYS946 |
Advanced Solid State Physics |
6 |
PHYS948 |
Physics of Imaging |
6 |
PHYS950 |
Special Topics in Physics A |
8 |
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 |
Other Information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: engineering@uow.edu.au