Honours in Physics
Honours in Physics is a one-year postgraduate degree that follows on from a Bachelor of Science majoring in physics. Half of the year is spent completing advanced coursework in physics, and the other half working on an independent research project with the assistance of members of staff in their specialised area of research.
A B.Sc. (Hons) degree in physics is an attractive qualification for employers as it will:
- Provide an introduction to serious research.
- Significantly enhance your problem solving skills (which are already excellent if you are a physicist)
- Improve your communication and writing skills.
Honours students are fully-fledged members of the discipline of physics. You will have a desk where you may leave your things, and will be granted after-hours access to your office and research lab. You will have access to computing facilities, email, etc, and will have frequent, personal contact with staff and research students.
For summary information see the links below:
Entry
requirements and enrollment
Coursework options
Research project
Awarding of honours
School of Physical Sciences Honours handbook (detailed information)
SPS Honours web page
Coursework options
Research project
Awarding of honours
School of Physical Sciences Honours handbook (detailed information)
SPS Honours web page
If you have questions that are not answered on these web pages, please contact the physics honours coordinator:
Dr Matthew Davis
Rm 6-403 (Physics Annexe)
Ph 07 33469824
mdavis_at_physics.uq.edu.au