Handbook

Acquire an understanding of the breadth and depth of the physical sciences, while specialising in at least one of the physical sciences sub-disciplines.

Apply experimental and quantitative principles, concepts and methods in discipline-specific and interdisciplinary contexts.

Apply discipline-specific principles, concepts and experimental, computational and mathematical techniques to investigate problems, and critically appraise the generality and limits of the approach.

Formulate quantitative descriptions for scientific, natural or technological phenomena or processes.

Identify and apply suitable numerical methods for the study of processes or problems, and use appropriate software to implement scientific computational analyses.

Communicate discipline knowledge effectively and accurately to technical and non-technical audiences in oral or written form in ways that conform to professional standards.

Develop effective teamwork and independent learning skills to respond to a diverse range of perspectives and contexts, and use self-guided learning to tackle problems beyond the current level of ability.

Demonstrate behaviour that conforms to ethical and professional standards in dealing with quantitative data, results and methods, and their dissemination and application in real-world situations.