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Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science in High Performance Computational Physics HBScHPCPhy
2010

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 4 years (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Honours Bachelor

Program Outline

This program introduces students to the sophisticated high performance computing techniques required for the solution of cutting-edge problems in theoretical, computational and mathematical physics. Students will be able to develop skills to program parallel supercomputers using state of the art computer language and gain the mathematical and computational skills necessary to solve challenging problems at the forefront of physics.

Program Structure

The program consists of core studies in physics, mathematics and computing science with an electrical engineering option in first year. Second year develops these areas of study further, with a focus on physics and applied mathematics, while third year involves advanced courses in physics. Students undertake the final year Honours program in theoretical physics which includes a research project plus specialised courses in computer science and mathematics, allowing students to underpin skills in high-performance computing.

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Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

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2009 CSP IB 32
SATAC Code 324171
2009 CSP TER 92.45
Annual tuition fees ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $4,249
Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
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Selection Criteria ?

Students who have completed the required undergraduate program to a satisfactory level may be eligible to apply for the Honours program.
Year 12 applicants
You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent (48 units) university study in Science or Engineering programs. You may have completed any amount of university study in other programs. You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER). Applicants who have studied Physics 1 and/or Mathematics 1 at the University of Adelaide (or equivalent) must have achieved at least a credit grade average for these courses.
Prerequisites ?
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Specialist Mathematics, Physics IB: Mathematics (HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
Alternative entry pathways
  • Higher Education applicants
    You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent university study. Applicants who have studied Physics 1 and/or Mathematics 1 at the University of Adelaide (or equivalent) must have achieved at least a credit grade average for these courses. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You are ranked on the basis of your best GPA.
  • Special Entry applicants
    You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent higher education in the last 2 years and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Applicants who have studied Physics 1 and/or Mathematics 1 at the University of Adelaide (or equivalent) must have achieved at least a credit grade average for these courses. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.

    • How to Apply ?

    SATAC Code: 324171

International applicants

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International TER 80
IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $23,100
Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
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Selection Criteria ?

Students who have completed the required undergraduate program to a satisfactory level may be eligible to apply for the Honours program.
Prerequisites ?
Relevant Bachelor's degree with high level of academic achievement
Equivalent Scores
International TER 80
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

International TER 80
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $23,100
Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
Enquiries Student Centre

Selection Criteria ?

Students who have completed the required undergraduate program to a satisfactory level may be eligible to apply for the Honours program.
Prerequisites ?
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Specialist Mathematics, Physics IB: Mathematics (HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Level I

Passes in Level I courses which shall include:

Semester 1

Semester 2

together with additional level I courses to the value of 6 units, selected in consultation with the program coordinator and in accordance with the Academic Program Rules 5.2, 5.5.1 and 5.5.2 for the degree of Bachelor of Science. A selection from the following courses is recommended:

Level II

Semester 1 (core courses)

Semester 2 (core courses)

Plus passes in additional Level II courses to the value of 6 units chosen from:

or courses selected in consultation with the Program Coordinator and in accordance with Academic Program Rules 5.5.3 and 5.5.4 for the degree of Bachelor of Science in the disciplines of Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics and Pure Mathematics.
Level III

Passes (not conceded passes) in Level III courses:

Semester 1 (core courses)

Semester 2 (core courses)

Additional Level III courses to the value of at least 9 units selected in consultation with the Program Coordinator from:

or courses selected in consultation with the program coordinator and in accordance with Academic Program Rules 5.5.5 and 5.5.6 for the degree of Bachelor of Science in the disciplines of Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics and Pure Maths. 

 Level IV

An acceptable standard, in accordance with the Academic Program Rule 5.6 for the Bachelor of Science for Honours degrees, in

or

(including some lecture content from COMP SCI 4999 A/B Honours Computer Science)

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Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can expect to find employment in:

•  Defence organisations

•  Government organisations

•  Industry and financial organisations

•  Universities

In a range of industries within the fields of:

•  Bioinformatics

•  Biophysics

•  Chemistry

•  Econophysics

•  Engineering

•  Geology and geophysics

•  Oil and gas exploration

•  Physics

•  Plant science

•  Water resources

 

Potential careers

Aerospace Scientist, Air-Traffic Controller, Lecturer, Animator, Banker, Climate and Ecosystem Modeller, Commodities or Futures Trader, Computational Scientist, Computer Programmer, Research Assistant, Research Associates, Research Scientist, Satellite Project Scientist, Science Communicators, Science Educators, Scientific Data Analyst, Financial Systems / Computer Analyst, Scientific Officer, Teacher, Tutor

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Last updated: Friday, 13 Nov 2009
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Ben Kaethner always wanted to study Natural Resources at university but he had a number of programs to choose from. He chose the Bachelor of Natural Resource Management [now available through the Bachelor of Science (Natural Resources)] at the University of Adelaide because of the broad choice of subjects available and the diverse directions it could take him.

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