| POSTGRADUATE
COURSEWORK
GRADUATE
DEGREES IN OPTOELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS
We offer 3 postgraduate programs:
Master of Science and Technology of Photonics and Optoelectronics
(8 courses); Graduate Diploma of Photonics and Optoelectronics
(6 courses) and Graduate Certificate in Photonics and Optoelectronics
(3 courses). These programs are available on campus, via distance,
or students can choose to study a combination of both. Students
can transfer between the three programs.
The
laboratory-based classes can only be completed in Sydney, at our
Kensington campus. The two laboratory classes (PHYS9761 and 9762)
can be completed simultaneously. Shorter but more intensive laboratory
classes are run over the Australian Summer (January/February).The
laboratory classes are only compulsory for students enrolled in
the Masters program. Students enrolled in the Masters program
and having completed all the required theoretical courses but
unable to attend the laboratory classes, will be awarded the Graduate
Diploma in Photonics and Optoelectronics.
In the distance mode, students will have access to a website,
where they will find lecture notes, will be specified a textbook
will be allocated an 'e-tutor' who will help with the week-to-week
problems and assignments.
Depending
on the student's geographic location, the site of the examination
will be specified on an individual basis. In general, students
living close to Sydney will be asked to attend the examination
with the full-time students at the University of New South Wales.
Students living far from Sydney will be asked to nominate a University
close to their address where the examination can take place. However,
the University reserves the right to specify other institutions
or organizations close to the student's home/work place where
the examination can take place.
GRADUATE
DIPLOMA (PHYSICS)
The Graduate Diploma in Physics is offered for Physics graduates
from overseas universities who do not have sufficient background
in order to undertake a Masters or Doctorate degree.
The
Graduate Diploma in Physics consists of course work and research
projects. The coursework and the research each count for half
of the Diploma. All students normally study six honours-level
courses. Four of these are compulsory: Quantum Mechanics; Statistical
Physics; Solid State Physics; and Electromagnetism and the Standard
Model. The remaining two courses are chosen from a variety of
courses, which may include Astrophysics; Molecular Physics; Advanced
Condensed Matter Physics; or Quantum Field Theory. These are the
same courses as those studied by the students in the Honours program
and students should consult the honours pages for course timetables
and syllabi.
Students
also undertake two research project, one each session. A wide
variety of projects are available every year, within each of the
Departments of the School. Projects are posted on the honours
website approximately two months before the start of each session.
Students
must discuss their choice of courses and organise their research
project with the Postgraduate
Director Professor Michael Gal before the start of each session.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA (PHYSICS RESEARCH TECHNIQUES)
The Graduate Diploma in Physics Research Techniques offers an
advanced training program for graduates who wish to obtain specialised
training in research techniques in physics. Students study courses
worth 30 units of credit, selected from those offered at Level
3 and/or honours level. Students also complete a research project
worth 18 units of credit.
The
choice of courses is very flexible. Most courses selected should
be from the School of Physics but courses from other disciplines
may also be included. Research projects may be chosen from any
of the Departments within the School of Physics (Astrophysics;
Biophysics; Condensed Matter Physics; Environmental and Applied
Physics; and Theoretical Physics).
Students
must discuss their choice of courses and organise their research
project with the Postgraduate
Director Professor Michael Gal before the start of each session.
NEED
HELP?
The Postgraduate Director is Prof
Mike Gal and students should contact him or the Physics
Friend.
Links:
Honours
page
Timetable
Photonics program outlines
Online
handbook for PG coursework
E-learning site
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