There are a wide range of opportunities for visiting the University of Tasmania and working in the discipline of physics ranging from undergraduate through to visting academics. Further information can be found on some of the options below.
The University of Tasmania offers a Bachelor of Science degree with majors in a variety of fields including Physics and Mathematics. Students undertaking this course participate in a number of astronomy related activities and we offer astrophysics courses at all year levels from first year to honours. In addition, students are able to conduct short astronphysical research projects using the optical and radio telescopes operated by the School.
In addition to students taking the BSc, some subjects may be offered to students enrolled in other Disciplines. Please consult your Faculty for details.
For more information about entry requirements for the BSc please consult the administrative handbook or write to Mrs Karen Bradford (Karen.Bradford@utas.edu.au). Students wishing to undertake a double major with Mathematics should consult the administrative handbook and review the subjects offered by the Discipline of Mathematics. Detailed information on the courses including content can be accessed via the Physics webpage.
The scholarship is valued at $2500 pa and will be offered to a second or third year student majoring in Physics. For more information or to obtain an application form see the scholarships website .
UTAS offers a variety of specific and general Undergraduate scholarships. Please consult the central UTAS scholarships page for a full listing.
We are currently accepting applications from suitably qualified students wishing to undertake an Honours degree in the fields of Astrophysics or Theoretical Physics. Prospective students are encouraged to contact the supervisor(s) involved to obtain more information about the research component of the program.
Scholarships are available in Radio Astronomy and Optical Astronomy.
The Dr Peter Smith Scholarship in the Physical Sciences is available to students with academic potential who have the objective of completing with one or more majors in chemistry, mathematics or physics. See information sheet (above) for specific details about the award and career pathways that can be achieved through the study of these subjects.
Information relating to the availability of scholarships can be found here.
Physics offers higher degrees, either Masters or PhD, by research in the fields of Radio Astronomy, Optical Astronomy, Theoretical Physics and Biophysics.
Information relating to applications for entry to the Masters of Science and Doctor of Philosophy programs at the University of Tasmania for the 2010 Academic can be found here.
There are several scholarships available for study at UTAS. All of these must be applied for through the central scholarships office at the time of application to entry the higher degree program. The scholarships office maintains a page of available scholarships here .
Authorised by the Head of School, Mathematics & Physics
16 April, 2012
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