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Bachelor of Science (Space Sc & Astrophysics)
Bachelor of Science (Space Sc & Astrophysics)

Bachelor of Science (Space Sc & Astrophysics)

  • ID:UA610100
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Selection Rank (International): 75

International Baccalaureate (IB): 26

Prerequisites

International Qualifications:   Mathematics, Physics

English Requirements

  • 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

Course Information

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.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

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

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Overseas student health cover: $609 per year

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