Master of Physics: Astronomy and Astrophysics

Course description, features and facilities The Master of Physics consists of an equal combination of advanced coursework and a research project and dissertation. The research project is undertaken as part of an internationally recognised research group.

In the Astronomy and Astrophysics specialisation, you will undertake a research project on an appropriate astronomy-related topic that will develop your independent research and analytical abilities and expose them to current techniques and technologies in their field of research.

You will also take a series of focussed coursework units covering topics such as astronomy techniques (in multiple wavebands), astro-statistics, galactic dynamics, compact objects, astrophysical shocks, plasma astrophysics, space electrodynamics and high-energy astrophysics.The Master of Physics with a specialisation in Astronomy and Astrophysics is supported by sophisticated optical- and radio-astronomy projects using UWA's advanced robotic optical telescopes (SPIRIT) and a 2.3-m robotic radio telescope. Teaching in the Master of Physics is also supported by access to world-class facilities including;
The International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (www.icrar.org)The Square Kilometre Array radio-telescope (www.skatelescope.org )The advanced astronomical observatories, both on Earth and in space, including radio, optical, IR, submm, and X-ray telescopesWorld-class supercomputing facilities through iVEC@UWA (www.ivec.org/facilities/ivec-uwa/) and the Pawsey Centre (www.ivec.org/facilities/pawsey/)The UWA robotic 1-m optical Zadko Telescope (www.zt.science.uwa.edu.au)The Australian International Gravitational Research Centre (www.gravity.uwa.edu.au)
You must nominate a specialisation on application, the Master of Physics has specialisations in;
Astronomy and AstrophysicsComputational PhysicsExperimental PhysicsMedical PhysicsTheoretical Physics
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