Physics Subject regulations
Physics is a branch of science that studies matter, energy, and the relation between them. It aims to understand the entire world, from the sub-atomic to the cosmological. Physics papers cover theoretical and experimental subject areas. A distinctive feature of the physics teaching and research at the University of Waikato is its focus on biophysics and biomedical applications.
There will be no new enrolments in the Physics major from 2018.
PHYSC100 and PHYSC101 do not count towards a major in Physics.
Other qualifications
Prescriptions for:
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PGCert(Phys), PGDip(Phys), BSc(Hons), MSc, MSc(Research)[1] and MSc(Tech) [1] Enrolment in papers towards the BSc(Hons) is only by invitation of the Head. To complete a BSc(Hons) in Physics, students must complete 120 points at 500 level, including at least 30 points in research (normally PHYSC591) and at least 30 points from the papers listed for Physics.
Students in masters degrees are normally required to take a thesis and a selection of papers.
Candidates for these graduate qualifications should select their papers in consultation with the Head of School.
[1] The MSc(Research) in Physics and the MSc(Tech) will not be offered in 2025.
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MPhil The Master of Philosophy is a one year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
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PhD The Doctor of Philosophy is a three year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
Physics papers
| Code and paper title | Points | |
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PHYSC592
Dissertation
A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. |
60 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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PHYSC594
Physics Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. |
120 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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PHYSC800
Physics MPhil Thesis
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120 | 25X (Hamilton) |
| Code and paper title | Points | |
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PHYSC900
Physics PhD Thesis
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120 | 25I (Hamilton) & 25J (Hamilton) & 25K (Hamilton) & 25X (Hamilton) |
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PHYSC592 Dissertation
A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
Points 60An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
Points 120 -
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PHYSC900 Physics PhD Thesis
Points 120
2025 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 5 Dec 2024 01:00am