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Master of Science (Optics and Lasers) M.Sc(Op&L)
2009

Program Outline | Admission Information | Study Plans | Career Opportunities | Useful Links | Program Rules

Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 1.5 years (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Masters by Coursework

Program Outline

For further information and/or application forms, phone (08) 8303 5996 or email the School of Chemistry and Physics.

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Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic ? and international ? students.

Domestic

Selection criteria: ?
  • Higher Education applicants
    You must have a completed Honours degree in Physics; or, a completed Bachelor's degree in Physics with appropriate professional experience.
How to apply: ?
SATAC Code: 3CM093
Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry? Yes
Annual tuition fees: ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $4,162
General enquiries: Student Centre

International

Selection criteria: ?
Graduate entry only
IELTS Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6
Prerequisites: ? Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor or equivalent
How to apply:
Mid-year entry? Yes
Annual tuition fees: ? International student place: $24,000
General enquiries: Student Centre
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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Coursework (18 units)
  1. At least 9 units from the following courses:
  2. No more than 9 units from the following courses:
  3. Remaining units may be made up of Honours courses offered by another area of the University where appropriate.
Advanced Studies (6 units)

PHYSICS 7017 Advanced Topic in Physics

Research Project (12 units)

PHYSICS 7016 Research Project (M.Sc.Physics)

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Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program may enter abroad range of careers in the industry areas of electronics, optics, photonics, laser and energy; defence and space programs; scientific computing; manufacturing; telecommunications; defence; health and environment.

Potential careers

Forensic Scientist, Geophysicists, Geophysics, Astrophysicist, Research Scientist, Science Educators, Forensic Science

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Program Rules

Faculty of Sciences

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Last updated: Monday, 22 Dec 2008

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