To be considered for entry, you must have completed:
An undergraduate degree with a major in a relevant discipline (physics, mathematical physics, chemical physics, mathematics, statistics or engineering) and a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65 per cent in the best 50 points in appropriate discipline studies at third year, and
Quantum mechanics studies at both second-year and third-year university level.
Studies in electrodynamics and statistical physics at third-year level are also recommended.
For English language tests, we require documentary evidence of having obtained the minimum scores within the previous 24 months.
IELTS: 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL (paper test): 577 with TWE 4.5
TOEFL (internet): 79 with Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13
Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58-64 inclusive and no communicative skill below 50
Our understanding of how the Universe works has grown rapidly in the past few decades, but if you’re keen on physics, you’re probably more excited by what we don’t yet know.
Our researchers are pushing the boundaries in fields like gravitational waves, quantum information and particle physics, and working with the world’s most advanced scientific instruments, including the Large Hadron Collider, the LIGO gravitational wave detector, the Murchison Widefield Array low frequency radio telescope and the Australian Synchrotron.
CRICOS Code: 094600J
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Discipline subjects
Complete seven of the following subjects:
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Field Theory
General Relativity
Statistical Mechanics
Physical Cosmology
Particle Physics
Condensed Matter Physics 4
Professional skills
Complete one of the following subjects:
Thinking and Reasoning with Data
Systems Modelling and Simulation
Ethics and Responsibility in Science
Business Tools: Money People & Processes
Statistics for Research Workers
Communication for Research Scientists
Science Communication
The Art of Scientific Computation
Introduction to Quantum Computing
The Master of Science (Physics) could be the start of a rewarding research career in physics or an aligned field such as meteorology, informatics or software engineering.
Or you could think outside the box and take your advanced analytical and problem-solving skills into business, government or education.
Our graduates go on to work as physicists, data scientists, astrophysicists, quantum computing scientists and quantum computing engineers.
Employers in this field include:
Government departments of education and environment, including the Bureau of Meteorology
Consulting firms such as Deloitte
Software and computing companies such as IBM, IRESS and Quantium
Large financial services providers including ANZ and NAB
Universities and public research institutions such as the CSIRO
OSHC: 530$ per year
