- Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.
However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.
Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) (Physics)
This information applies only to students commencing the relevant course at UOW in 2018.
Course Structure
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| MATH187 | Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS141 | Fundamentals of Physics A | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH188 | Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS142 | Fundamentals of Physics B | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS295 | Astronomy - Concepts of the Universe | 6 | Spring |
| Plus THREE electives* | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| MATH201 | Multivariate and Vector Calculus | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH203 | Linear Algebra | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS205 | Advanced Modern Physics | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS235 | Mechanics & Thermodynamics | 6 | Spring |
| MATH202 | Differential Equations 2 | 6 | Spring |
| MATH204 | Complex Variables and Group Theory | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS215 | Vibrations, Waves & Optics | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS225 | Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics | 6 | Spring |
| Year 3 | |||
| PHYS305 | Quantum Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS325 | Electromagnetism | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS306 | Project in Physics | 6 | Autumn /Spring |
| Plus ONE subject from the following two subjects: | |||
| PHYS335 | Classical Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS390 | Relativity, Astrophysics, and Cosmology | 6 | Autumn |
| Plus the following subjects: | |||
| PHYS375 | Nuclear Physics | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS385 | Statistical Mechanics | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS396 | Electronic Materials | 6 | Spring |
| Plus ONE elective* | |||
| Year 4 | |||
| PHYS457 | Research Project | 24 | Annual, Spring 2018/Autumn 2018 |
| PHYS474 | Quantum Mechanics | 6 | Annual |
| PHYS476 | Solid State Physics | 6 | Annual |
| PHYS466 | Research Methods | 6 | Annual |
| PHYS473 | Electromagnetism | 3 | Autumn |
| Plus one of the following | |||
| PHYS472 | Cosmology | 3 | Autumn |
| PHYS471 | Theoretical Mechanics | 3 | offered in odd years |
* Recommended Physics Electives | |||
| PHYS154 | Energy, Climate Change and Human Society | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS233 | Introduction to Environmental Physics | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS155 | Introduction to Biomedical Physics | 6 | Spring |
Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science Advanced Honours (Physics) conforms to the requirements for membership of the Australian Institute of Physics.
Other Information
For further information email: eis@uow.edu.au or Academic Program Director
Last reviewed: 24 November, 2017