Bachelor of Science (Physics) Honours

Overview / Course Aims

Students who have fulfilled the requirements of a Bachelor of Science (Physics) and achieved the required academic standard may undertake an Honours degree - a year of research training in the discipline.

The Honours degree provides students with the first real opportunity to undertake research on a topic of their interest. The Honours year is particularly important as it represents a gateway to future research opportunities, both in the form of higher research degrees and as a career in research, or to other vocations that require advanced analytical and research skills.

Entry Requirements

Students may apply to enrol in an Honours degree after meeting the requirements of a 144 credit point Bachelor of Science degree which includes PHYS305, PHYS325, PHYS375, PHYS385, PHYS396 and PHYS335 or PHYS390, normally at the prescribed academic standard. This standard is usually an average of at least credit level for the 300-level subjects in the major study. Admission to Honours is by approval of the Head of the School of Physics and acceptance by an academic supervisor in the discipline.

Students proceeding directly from a three year degree to Honours do not graduate until after they have completed Honours. However, it is possible to graduate with a Pass degree and then decide to undertake Honours at a later date, either at this University or at another university. Graduates from other universities may also apply to undertake Honours at the University of Wollongong.

Course Requirements

To graduate with an Honours degree, candidates undertake a research thesis within their major study discipline, together with any required coursework. The Honours grade will be calculated in accordance with Method 1. For further information refer to General Course Rules.

Other Information

Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: engineering@uow.edu.au