PhD Physics

The overarching aim of the PhD Physics Curriculum is to provide physics related learning experiences for students to develop scientific literacy, so that they can participate actively in our rapidly changing knowledge-based society, prepare for further studies or careers in fields related to physics, and become lifelong learners in science and technology. The broad aims of PhD Physics Curriculum are to: Develop student’s interest in Physics and its usefulness in helping to explain phenomena and solve problems encountered in their ever-changing world Understand the latest theories and models to describe, explain and make predictions about physical systems, structures and properties Understand the factors that affect physical systems, and how physical systems can be controlled to produce desired products Understand experimental science that has developed through independent and collaborative research, and that has significant impacts on society and implications for decision making Explore a wide range of scientific investigations, including the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data and the interpretation of evidence Improve student’s skills in critically evaluation and debate scientific arguments and claims in order to solve problems and generate informed, responsible and ethical conclusions Communicate physical understanding and findings to a range of audiences, including through the use of appropriate representations, language and nomenclature.