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
Physics – which is fundamental to all natural sciences – is concerned with matter and energy and their interactions in the fields of electricity, optics, mechanics, atomic structure, heat, magnetism, radiation and nuclear phenomena.
This specialisation – designed for high-achieving students interested in delving deeply into scientific research – will equip you with a solid foundation in physics, key quantitative and qualitative skills, professional skills, teamwork, leadership and creativity – preparing you for a diverse range of career opportunities. You’ll be challenged to explore the underlying principles of all physical phenomena and develop skills in problem-solving, numerical analysis, laboratory techniques, technical writing and oral communication. You’ll also learn to critique science-based arguments and communicate physical ideas using appropriate language and conventions.
Consultant
Industrial management or research and development specialist
Information technology adviser
Materials scientist
Medical physicist
Patent assistant/examiner
Physics and mathematics teacher (after further study)
Scientific researcher
Technology sales representative
Department of Defence
Department of Education and Training
High-tech companies ranging from start-ups to multinationals
Hospitals and biomedical companies
IT firms
Legal partnerships
National research labs, eg, CSIRO, Defence Science and Technology Organisation
Science and technology organisations
Scientific and medical instrumentation firms
Secondary schools
Telecommunication firms
Universities.
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year