About the course

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. Big questions need big teams to solve them, and you’ll join one of our teams working in the fields of astrophysics, theoretical particle physics, and experimental particle physics, who work with international collaborators to answer the fundamental questions of our time.

　　Career outcomes

　　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. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: AU$102,080

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Parkville
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Parkville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Melbourne

An undergraduate degree with a major in a relevant discipline: chemical physics, engineering, mathematical physics, mathematics, physics or statistics, with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% in the best 50 point in appropriate discipline studies at third year AND prerequisite studies in quantum mechanics at both second and third-year university-level. Studies in electrodynamics and statistical physics at third-year university-level are recommended.

　　IELTS: 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)

　　TOEFL PBT: 577 + TWE 4.5

　　TOEFL IBT: 79 + Writing 21, speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Melbourne. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　37th / 1250

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