Honours Degree Programs in Physics, Astronomy, Lasers and Photonics
This involves an additional one year of specialist study and research after obtaining a basic science degree from either Macquarie University or an equivalent degree elsewhere.
Prospective Honours Students please read on ...
Honours programs in Physics and Optoelectronics are open to students who have qualified for a B.Sc. or B.A. majoring in Physics, or a B.Tech. (Opto) respectively, at Macquarie University or elsewhere to an equivalent standard. The normal admission requirement is a GPA of at least 2.5 overall and 2.5 in 300-level units. The program may be taken full time over 1 year, or, with special permission, part-time over 2 years, and may commence mid-year.
The Honours programs in Physics and Optoelectronics provide an introduction to research for prospective higher degree students. Honours is also an appropriate preparation for a career in industry, offering more advanced level coursework, and the chance to develop individual skills working independently on the research project and thesis.
Contents of the Honours Program
The honours degree program is divided equally between attending advanced lecture units and undertaking a supervised research project leading to a thesis...
Lecture Unit Content details for -
Details of Research Projects -
The titles and brief descriptions are listed, together with the supervisor(s) who should be contacted for further details. In addition to the projects listed below, further projects are possible, and you should feel free to talk to staff members about your interests and potential research topics.
Closing Date
The closing date for Honours applications is 31 October 2007, and the application form and general application information is available here. Optoelectronics Honours students enrol in the 24 credit point unit titled OPTO400 (D3), and Physics and Astronomy Honours students enrol in the 24 credit point unit PHYS495 (D3).
Please speak to the Honours Convener or relevant academic staff member (see project list) prior to this date if you are interested in pursuing the Honours degree or if you have any queries.