Selection Rank (International): 75
International Baccalaureate (IB): 26
Prerequisites
International Qualifications: Mathematics, Physics
IELTS: Overall 6.5, Reading 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6
TOEFL: Overall 79, Reading 13, Listening 13, Speaking 18, Writing 21
Pearson: Overall 58, Reading 50, Listening 50, Speaking 50, Writing 50
C1 Advanced: Overall 176, Reading 169, Listening 169, Speaking 169, Writing 169
The final frontier
Want to delve into the depths of our solar system? Explore the universe’s most distant galaxies?
This is the number one degree in South Australia for Astronomical and Space Sciences research, and has a 90% student satisfaction ranking*.
What will you do
Our Bachelor of Science (Space Science and Astrophysics) places a strong emphasis on maths and physics. You will:
work with, and learn from international researchers whose ground-breaking and award-winning discoveries are changing the way we understand our universe
develop problem solving skills critical to modern careers in physics, high-tech and space industries, and big data science
have the opportunity to take part in project work with established scientists
discover the fundamental processes which define our universe and our planet
unravel the mysteries of space through core training in astronomy and space science
supplement learning with other science, geoscience, and maths programs.
You’ll also have opportunities to take part in project work with established scientists.
Where could it take you
You might research star formation with a national space agency or be a planetarium director. You could forecast geomagnetic storms at the Bureau of Meteorology. Perhaps you’ll work in an observatory, publish a book or host the next award-winning space documentary.
CRICOS: 043660G
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 48 units.
Level I
All of the following courses must be completed:
Course Title
Mathematics IA
Mathematics IB
Space Science and Astrophysics I
Physics IA
Physics IB
and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Course Title
Introduction to Programming
Programming (Matlab and C)
Level II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Course Title
Multivariable & Complex Calculus II
Differential Equations II
Physics IIA
Physics IIB
Electromagnetism II
Space Science and Astrophysics II
Level III - For a major in Physics
All of the following courses must be completed:
Course Title
Atmospheric and Astrophysics III
Physics III
Experimental Physics III
Elective Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Elective Courses students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
Level I
Course Title
Object Oriented Programming
Building a Habitable Planet
Planet Earth
Introductory Data Science - Becoming Smart About Data
Statistical Practice I
Statistical Analysis and Modelling I
or
Level I Elective courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science or other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student.
Level II
Course Title
Classical Physics II
or
Level II courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science or other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student.
Level III
Course Title
Computational Physics III
Optics and Photonics III
Geophysics IIIA: Potential Fields and Geothermics
Geophysics IIIB: Electromagnetics and Seismology
Earth Observation III
or
Level III Elective courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science.
Atmospheric Chemist, Astronomer, Physicist, Aerospace Scientist, Defense Industry Scientist, Remote Sensing and GIS, Research Associates, Research Scientist, Environmental Scientist, Science Communicators, Science Educators, Scientific Data Analyst, Scientific Officer, Geophysics, Satellite Project Scientist, Space and Astrophysical Research, Space Scientist, Astrophysicist
Overseas student health cover: $609 per year
