Subjects: PHS3011, PHS3022, PHS3031, PHS3042, PHS3051, PHS3062, PHS3131, PHS3142, PHS3151, PHS3162, PHS3350, PHS3611, PHS3622
Third-year physics subjects are offered either as twelve or twenty-four point semester subjects; (theoretical physics as twelve-point subjects). In both cases the subjects are made up of a specified number of units (some compulsory) from the list following the subject synopses. Each unit comprises twelve one-hour lectures. The twelve-point physics subjects, PHS3031, PHS3042, PHS3051 and PHS3062 comprise four lecture units plus six hours of laboratory work per week for the semester. The twelve-point theoretical physics subjects, PHS3131, PHS3142, PHS3151 and PHS3162 are made up from six lecture units. PHS3131 and PHS3142 also include a one-hour seminar class each week. The twenty-four point physics subjects, PHS3011 and PHS3022 have eight lecture units and twelve hours of laboratory work per week. In all these subjects the choice of units must be approved by the coordinator.
A physics project subject, PHS3350, has been introduced to allow students to work individually on a project of their choice with a staff supervisor.
A special pair of subjects, comprising PHS3611 and PHS3622, is also offered and is designed for students with a background in both physics and physiology who wish to spend most of their time in third year taking physics with a substantial component of physiology. Students who do sufficiently well in both PHS3611 and PHS3622 may be allowed to proceed to PHS4000 (Physics) or PHY4000 (Physiology).