Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and MSc Programs
The Master of Science (MSc) by coursework
program comprises a suite of programs, the Graduate Certificate in
Science (#8 or one semester full-time), the Graduate Diploma in Science
(#16 or two semesters full-time) and the Master of Science (#24 or
three semesters full-time). This degree may be taken in the field of
Physics.
These programs are full fee-paying.
The Graduate Certificate is #8 and courses are selected from
the relevant third and fourth level courses as determined by the
Postgraduate Coordinator. The program may include a small research
project. This program enables students to add some specialty to their
undergraduate degree.
The Postgraduate Diploma program is #16. It includes a small
postgraduate research project and relevant third and fourth level
courses as determined by the Coordinator. Typically, this program is
done by students wishing to enter a MPhil or PhD research program
without the formal background at IVH level.
The MSc program is #24. It includes either a small or non-major
research project and courses selected from the courses available in the
Honours program. As the name implies students are then able to enter a
MPhil program.
Details on the structure of these programs can be found at
http://www.uq.edu.au/study/program.html?acad_prog=5244
and the plan profile is at
http://www.uq.edu.au/study/plan.html?acad_plan=PHYSCX5244
The General Topics in Physics and Special Topics in Physics courses are
combinations of topics from level (4) courses individually customized
to suit the needs of students. Potential offerings can be seen at
SI-Net
Course Catalogue
by entering ‘PHYS’ in the search.
Some level 3 courses can also be considered.
For answers to detailed questions about these programs contact the
acting MSc coordinator, Dr Matthew Davis, email: mdavis at physics.