The University of Newcastle

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Physics)

The program can be completed over one year of full-time study or part-time equivalent. Courses are offered on a semester basis, i.e. two semesters per year. The Bachelor of Science (Honours) is offered at Callaghan and Ourimbah Campuses.

Please note that specialisations are not available at both campuses.

The specialisations of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geography and Environmental Studies, and Physics are available to students at the Callaghan campus.

The Marine Science and Sustainable Resource Management specialisations are available at the Ourimbah campus only.

The Psychology specialisation is available at both the Callaghan and Ourimbah campuses.

Physics units

• PHYS4110 Coursework I
  The Physics Honours Program is equally comprised of two components, coursework and a research project that strengthens a student’s understanding of modern physics. In PHYS4110 Coursework I and PHYS4120 Coursework II, students will complete 6 modules of coursework content. These modules will cover a variety of topics such as Electromagnetism, Classical & Modern Optics, Quantum Mechanics, and Solid State Physics that relate to student’s interest areas and thesis topic.
• PHYS4120 Coursework II
  In PHYS4110 Coursework I and PHYS4120 Coursework II, students will complete 6 modules of coursework content. These modules will cover a variety of topics such as Electromagnetism, Classical & Modern Optics, Quantum Mechanics, and Solid State Physics that relate to student’s interest areas and thesis topic. The coursework provides students with contemporary research methodologies that lead into the thesis component of the Honours Program.
• PHYS4130A Thesis Preparation
  Thesis Preparation forms part of the Honours Program for Physics. This course provides an opportunity for students to showcase the skills and knowledge they have acquired throughout their undergraduate studies in the formation of their thesis. It covers advanced topics in research methodologies and ethics relevant to the projects undertaken by the cohort of students at this level.
• PHYS4130B Thesis Creation
  Part of the multi-sequence research component of Honours which requires the development of original research under the supervision of a member of academic staff from the School of Information and Physical Sciences. It is a continuation from research undertaken in PHYS4130A with the students completing their Final Seminar Presentation and Thesis.