For international students, Macquarie uses a selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.
The required standard of English for this program is:
All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.
You may also satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:
To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic qualifications:
A recognised senior secondary school qualification or university entrance examination, such as the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC) or other equivalent Australian or overseas high school qualification
A recognised university Foundation course
A recognised 2 or 3-year Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
At least one year of a university degree from a recognised institution
Astronomy examines the universe via the light received from it. Astrophysics uses the laws of physics to interpret astronomical phenomena, and determine the origin and evolution of the cosmos. Professionals in this field explore our understanding of celestial objects – such as planets, stars and galaxies – and the methods through which we have gained this insight.
In this specialisation, you’ll use labs and the optical and radio observatories on campus to develop the in-depth research skills you’ll need to become a leader in the field. You’ll learn to apply sophisticated knowledge to solve complex problems, working collaboratively on industry- and research-related projects. You’ll become adept at effectively communicating scientific concepts in multiple modes to a range of audiences. And you’ll have the ability to work in leading research labs and identify opportunities for further research and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
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Course Requirements
All students will select a specialisation from the course’s specialisation schedule
Elective units
Mathematical Concepts for Science
Statistical Concepts for Science
Scientific Computing
Frontiers of Astronomy and Astrophysics
Biodiversity and Conservation
Biology Special Interest Project
PACE Experience in Biological Sciences
Applied GIS
Environmental Management Project
PACE in Earth and Environmental Sciences
Participation and Community Engagement in Mathematics
Engaging the Community in Science
Molecular Sciences Project
Professional Physics
Capstone unit
Advanced Science Capstone
Elective units
40cp of elective units. You can use your flexible zone to enrol in any Undergraduate unit for which you meet the requisites. You may also use your flexible zone to complete a minor.
Essential units
Advanced Physics I
Advanced Astronomy
Mathematical Modelling IIA
Classical and Quantum Oscillations and Waves
Electromagnetism and Thermodynamics
Advanced Physics II
Astrophysics
Extragalactic Astronomy
Data Science Techniques in Astrophysics
Classical Electrodynamics
Advanced Physics III
Elective units
Modern Mechanics
Engineering Physics
Electric and Magnetic Interactions
Physics for Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mathematical Modelling IA
Mathematical Modelling IA (Advanced)
Mathematical Modelling IB
Mathematical Modelling IB (Advanced)
Mathematical Modelling IIB
Applied Mathematics II
Advanced Topics in Mathematics II
Introduction to Lasers and Photonics: From the Internet to Astronomy-On-a-Chip
Astronomical research and instrumentation specialist
Computing and modelling adviser
Data scientist
Education adviser
Industrial researcher
Patent attorney
Remote sensing specialist
Scientific policy officer
Scientific researcher
Banks and financial institutions
Consulting firms
CSIRO
Defence and defence industries
Education institutions
Energy companies
Government agencies
High-tech companies ranging from start-ups to multinationals
Hospitals and laboratories
NASA, European Southern Observatory and other major observatories
Overseas science and technology organisations
Universities
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
