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Course Information

Bachelor of Science (Physics) Honours

Effective from 01-JAN-2019 : Code M16

Physics is the fundamental science that underpins research and development in the areas of microelectronics, opto-electronics and photonics, materials science and engineering. These fields are at the forefront of ECU's areas of research strength in Engineering and ICT (Communications, Information and Microelectronic Technologies). This program allows the integration and participation of highly specialised Physics-trained students in the research programs of the University, and generates highly-skilled graduates to fulfil the future needs of Australian industry, academia and government. The Honours course consists of a fourth research-based year after students have completed a Bachelor of Science degree in either Physics or Physical Sciences.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply advanced discipline knowledge, research skills and execute Physics research.
2. Apply cognitive and creative skills to investigate a Physics research question.
3. Apply communication and collaboration skills to analyse, interpret, and disseminate research to peers and the physics community.
4. Use self-management skills to plan and execute an ethically-sound piece of research.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 8)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal Student Intake Test;
• AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to be completing a Bachelor of Science with a course average of 70 per cent or better.

Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 1 Year

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Johnny Su Hau LO

Course Structure