2020 Undergraduate Courses
  • 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 Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Science (Physics) | 2020

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Science 

Abbreviation:

BE(Hons)-BSc

UOW Course Code:

1866

CRICOS Code:

083343A

Total Credit Points:

264

Duration:

5-5.5 years 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 / UAC Code:

Wollongong / 751623

Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Science (Physics) combines professional engineering skills, including management, communications, teamwork and problem solving, with a major study in Physics.

Double degrees aim to broaden a student's knowledge and skill base and improve career options in competitive, increasingly interactive fields. The programs are designed to enhance a student's educational, academic and professional qualifications whilst minimising the costs of their studies. More information regarding double degree course requirements can be found in UOW's Policy Guidelines. Students must seek advice and approval from both Faculties before enrolment.

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

A number of the course learning outcomes in each of these degrees complement and consolidate outcomes in the partner degree. Applied across two discipline areas, the outcomes are achieved at a broader and more comprehensive level.

The outcomes, which are common and consolidated in this joint degree, ensure that on successful completion of the course students will be able to:

CLO Description
1 Identify and demonstrate sound disciplinary knowledge.
2 Implement research principles and methods to solve problems in the chosen discipline
3 Gather and synthesise information and to address specific themes and issues in the chosen discipline.
4 Communicate effectively to a range of audiences through a range of mediums

Please refer to the Undergraduate Course Handbook page of each individual degree for a comprehensive list of degree course learning outcomes.

Course Structure 

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Science (Physics) must complete a total of 264 credit points made up of:

1. At least 174 credit points of Engineering subjects, consisting of:

a. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Core Subjects;
b. Subjects leading to at least one of the majors* from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours):
c. at least 12 weeks of approved professional engineering experience during the course**
d. Students are not to complete MATH141 and MATH142 as students will complete MATH187 and MATH188 in the Mathematics component

2. At least 90 credit points of Physics subjects, consisting of

a. Core subjects and subject leading to at least one major* from the Bachelor of Science.

3. No more than 60 credit points shall be for 100-level subjects.

*   Depending on the major chosen, students may require the completion of additional credit points.

**  Part-time students completing a major in Civil, Environmental, Materials, Mechanical, Mechatronic or Mining Engineering, and in an approved full-time engineering employment may be exempted from up to three specified subjects.

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science who satisfy entry requirements may be eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Physics). See program coordinator for more information.

All students must discuss their Engineering and Mathematics program with the relevant Discipline Advisor.

Compulsory Work Placement / Online Components

This course contains a total of 420 hours over 12 weeks of compulsory work-based placements. This course may also contain compulsory components to be completed online.

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

UOW's engineering programs are accredited by Engineers Australia and relevant world engineering bodies through the Washington Accord. This ensures recognition by equivalent professional engineering bodies in the USA, UK, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and other countries.

UOW is a member of the Group of Eight (Go8) Deans of Engineering and Associates, in recognition of its being among the top Australian engineering faculties. This achievement is a direct result of our world class reputation in teaching and research.

Other Information

For further information email: eis@uow.edu.au or Academic Program Director

Last reviewed: 9 October, 2019