Students in this course undertake a research project under the supervision of an academic in the School of Physics. Taken in combination with PHYS5006 and PHYS5018 this course will contribute towards the 24 UOC of research required in the Graduate Diploma (Research).

Halfway through the research project stduents are required to submit a literature review. The literature review will contribute 30% to the final grade for the research project. The thesis will be submitted at the end of the research project. The thesis should be approximately 90 pages in length, although this will vary depending on the discipline. The thesis will contribute 70% to the final grade for the research project. Both the literature review and the thesis will be assessed by two internal examiners, who may include the student's supervisor. Students will be required to present a seminar at the end of their research. This will not contribute to their final mark but is a compulsory component of the degree.

This course is only available to students enrolled into the Physics stream of the Graduate Diploma (Research) in the Faculty of Science.