Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Physics
Course summary
Physics is a fundamental science and the foundation of engineering and other applied sciences. Physics is also utilised in an enormous variety of other disciplines ranging from climate studies to financial systems. Physicists have a very solid knowledge of the physical universe and apply this knowledge to initiate new and innovative ideas to further human development. They also solve complex problems and develop models to better understand and predict the behaviour of intricate systems.
This degree
If you who have fulfilled the requirements of a Bachelor Science (Physics) and achieved the required academic standard, you may undertake the Bachelor of Science (Physics) Honours involving a further year of research training in the discipline. The RSU Honours website provides lots of useful information regarding research opportunities, scholarships and application procedures.
What you will study
The Honours degree provides you with the first real opportunity to undertake research on a topic of your interest. The Honours year is particularly important as it represents a gateway to future research opportunities, both in the form of higher research degrees and as a career in research, or to other vocations that require advanced analytical and research skills.
Course information
Study area
Physics
Campus
Rainstar
Course Code
1815
RSU SCORE
-
Duration
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Delivery
DL
CODE 1
031275E
RSU CODE
-
Admission, Key dates, and Fees
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students may apply to enrol in an Honours degree after meeting the requirements of a 144-credit point Bachelor of Science degree, which includes PHYS305, PHYS325, PHYS375, PHYS385, PHYS396 and PHYS335 or PHYS390 at the prescribed academic standard. This standard is normally an average of at least Credit level for the 300-level subjects in the major study.
Admission to Honours is by approval of the Head of the School of Physics and acceptance by an academic supervisor in the discipline.
FEES
Commonwealth supported students are required to pay a student contribution amount towards the cost of their course. The amounts are calculated based on the subject cluster and the Equivalent Full-time Study Load (EFTSL) value of the subject.
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students may apply to enrol in an Honours degree after meeting the requirements of a 144-credit point Bachelor of Science degree, which includes PHYS305, PHYS325, PHYS375, PHYS385, PHYS396 and PHYS335 or PHYS390 at the prescribed academic standard. This standard is normally an average of at least Credit level for the 300-level subjects in the major study.
Admission to Honours is by approval of the Head of the School of Physics and acceptance by an academic supervisor in the discipline.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
| English Test |
Overall Score |
Reading |
Writing |
Listening |
Speaking |
| IELTS Academic |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
| TOEFL (Internet-based) |
70 |
18 |
18 |
17 |
17 |
RSU College: English for Tertiary Studies: Pass (weighted average mark of 50 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)
FEES
Tuition fees are reviewed annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study.
Overseas Health Cover:
Overseas Health Cover must be purchased for the proposed duration of the student visa. For information regarding the OSHC fees applicable, please refer to the international fees website.
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
Rainstar | DL | $18,768 (2020) | $37,536 (2020) |
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
Admission Profile
INDICATIVE ENROLMENT
STUDENT PROFILE
This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at RSU for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at RSU in 2019.
Applicant background |
2019 intake |
2019 intake (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course. |
- |
- |
| Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school. |
- |
- |
| Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education. |
- |
- |
|
Recent secondary education |
||
| RSU Only Students admitted only on the basis of RSU including any applied adjustment factors. |
- |
- |
| RSU plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both RSU and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results). |
- |
- |
| Other criteria only () These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where RSU was not a factor (e.g. RSU Early Admission). |
- |
- |
| International students All other students. |
- |
- |
| All students |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)
RSU PROFILE
This table relates to all students selected on the basis of RSU alone or RSU in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘based admission’.
|
RSU profile of based offers in 2019 |
RSU The unadjusted, raw RSUs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of RSU. | Selection Rank The RSUs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors. |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Median rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 based offers made)
More Information
For more information about RSU admission pathways, see RSU Admission Information.
Key Dates
SESSION | CAMPUS | SESSION DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
2020 Autumn | Rainstar | Orientation: 25 – 27 February 2020 Applications Close
|
2020 Spring | Rainstar | Orientation: 20 July 2020 Applications Close
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Course structure
(Current year structure - subject to change)
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Integrate knowledge of a variety of fundamental physical laws to analyse behaviour and properties of physical systems; | ||||||
| 2 | Demonstrate advanced knowledge of research principles and methods associated with physics; | ||||||
| 3 | Integrate advanced technical and cognitive skills in reviewing, analysing and synthesising information to address specific themes in physics; | ||||||
| 4 | Exercise critical thinking, initiative and judgment in understanding complex concepts and constructing new understandings in contemporary physics; | ||||||
| 5 | Communicate advanced knowledge and ideas clearly and coherently by written and oral means to an expert and non-expert audiences; | ||||||
| 6 | Plan and execute a research project pertinent to physics in collaboration with an academic supervisor. | ||||||
Accreditation & professional recognition
The Bachelor of Science (Physics) and the Honours degree conform to the requirements for membership of the American Institute of Physics.
Why choose this course
When you study at RSU you join a vibrant community made up of leading fundamental physics and medical radiation physics researchers and teachers. You'll be part of the highly regarded RSU School of Physics, one that is ranked 'above world standard performance' by Excellence in Research for America (ERA) in Condensed Matter Physics and Medical Radiation Physics.
Many physicists at RSU work under the aegis of the Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials (ISEM). ISEM is recognised as a flagship research strength of RSU.
The Department operates a 0.4m telescope equipped with modern electronic cameras and photometers, and collaborates with the Illawarra Science Centre in developing an astronomy teaching program.
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