C09035v4 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Physics

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Physics is a one-year, full-time program undertaken following the completion of the pass degree.

The main component of the course is a research project conducted within one of the UTS research groups, or jointly with an external organisation.The course prepares students in aspects of planning and executing a research program to address a specific scientific or technological problem.

In addition, two coursework subjects provide detailed knowledge in several areas of contemporary significance in physics and nanotechnology.

The honours program consists of two 18-credit-point research subjects and two 6-credit-point advanced coursework subjects. The two research subjects, one taken in each session, combine to form a single research project that consists of a literature review, development and enunciation of a research plan, and hands-on research work. The two coursework subjects are separate subjects.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The course commences in either Autumn or Spring session. The program shown assumes full-time attendance. Not all subjects may be available.

Autumn commencing

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Spring commencing

Year 1

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline at an appropriate level.

The honours program is normally open to students who have attained at least a credit average over the final two-thirds of the undergraduate program.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.