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Graduate Diploma in Science (Physics)
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Diploma in Science (Physics) |
Abbreviation: | GDipSc |
UOW Course Code: | 683 |
CRICOS Code: | 002363A |
Study Area / Disciplines /My University Key Words: | Physics, Science, Medical Radiation Physics, Nuclear Science & Technology |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Duration: | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
Course description
The Graduate Diploma in Science (Physics) is designed to provide: a Masters qualifying program for students who have inadequate preparation for direct entry into the Masters - Research degree; an opportunity for students without a full major in Physics to update their knowledge of the science; an opportunity for science teachers who have a degree, but have only taken physics to first or second year level to improve their understanding of physics.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course structure
Forty eight (48) credit points are to be chosen from the following list in consultation with the Physics Discipline Advisor.
Subjects | Credit Points | |
Core Subjects | ||
Advanced Modern Physics | 6 | |
Vibrations, Waves and Optics | 6 | |
Introduction to Environmental Physics | 6 | |
Mechanics and Thermodynamics | 6 | |
Radiation Physics | 6 | |
Astronomy - Concepts of the Universe | 6 | |
Multivariate and Vector Calculus * | 6 | |
Differential Equations 2 * | 6 | |
Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Physics | 6 | |
Quantum Mechanics * | 6 | |
Electromagnetism * | 6 | |
Classic Mechanics * | 6 | |
Detection of Radiation: Neutrons, Electrons and X-Rays | 6 | |
Nuclear Physics | 6 | |
Statistical Mechanics * | 6 | |
Astrophysics | 6 | |
Theoretical Mechanics and Electromagnetism | 8 | |
Advanced Astrophysics | 4 | |
Quantum Mechanics | 8 | |
Solid State Physics | 8 | |
Medical Imaging | 8 | |
Radiobiology and Radiation Protection | 8 | |
Imaging Physics | 8 | |
Advanced Project in Physics A | 6 | |
Special Topics in Physics A | 6 | |
Physics of Imaging | 6 | |
Advanced Project in Physics B | 6 | |
Applied Physics Project | 24 | |
Special Topics in Physics B | 6 | |
Note: Starred subjects are pre- and co-requisites of some of the Physics subjects.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au