Masters (Coursework)
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.
The Master of Science (Physics) is a 200-point course, made up of:
In your first-year, you'll likely complete most of your coursework subjects, while beginning work on your major research project.
In your second year, you'll concentrate on your research project, while completing any remaining coursework subjects.
For your research project you'll choose a project from one of our three areas of research excellence: astrophysics, theoretical particle physics and experimental particle physics.
You'll choose your professional skills subject from a selection that includes modelling, working with data, ethics, business tools, and communication, giving you an extra skill that you can take with you through your career.
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, a
Employers in this field include:
Start-year Intake
Timely applications: 30 November 2021
Mid-year Intake
Timely applications: 31 May 2021
Note: The majority of Commonwealth Support Places (CSPs) are allocated in the timely application round, please apply by the 30 November 2020 to ensure you have the best chance to obtain a CSP.