Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

192204 v.6 Master of Science (Physics)


MSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 003987E
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

Introduction

This advanced course has been designed to provide opportunities for both practising professionals and recent graduates to extend their scientific competence in an area of chosen specialisation. Areas of specialisation include physical methods of analysis, atmospheric and marine sciences. Instrumentally oriented units and projects provide the opportunities to develop a high level of analytical and experimental skill.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in science with a physics major or an approved equivalent. An appropriate honours degree or the postgraduate diploma is a prerequisite for entry to the masters course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Published works, internal reports, conference papers, and consulting work may be considered with each application.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study, when the entry requirement of honours or postgraduate diploma has been met. It is two years full-time or equivalent part-time study when entry is gained through a bachelor degree in science. Flexibility in modes of study exists to meet individual study requirements, for instance a mix of full and part-time study, or students may undertake intensive periods of course study or project work over the summer or vacation periods. Twointakes are offered each year in March and August.

Course Organisation

Specifically, the course has been structured to accommodate student differences and preferences in areas of applied physics and instrumental physics.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1
  SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   75.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   125.0
  200.0

Year 2
  SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   75.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   125.0
  200.0
 
Optional units (No year level specified) Hrs/Wk Credits
304064 v.1   Applied Physics 601 4.0 25.0
304065 v.1   Applied Physics 603 4.0 25.0
304068 v.1   Astrophysics 601 4.0 25.0
304069 v.1   Instrumental Physics 601 4.0 25.0
304070 v.1   Isotope Science 601 4.0 25.0
304072 v.2   Physical Oceanography 601 4.0 25.0
304074 v.1   Physics Project 691 4.0 25.0
304075 v.1   Physics Project 694 4.0 25.0
304076 v.1   Remote Sensing 601 4.0 25.0
304077 v.1   Solid State 601 4.0 25.0
 
* Up to 4 options may be undertaken in a suitable non physics area. These units must be chosen in consultation with the Head of Department or Departmental postgraduate coordinator
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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