Overview

The Physics Major (BAdvSci) (Honours) programme from Curtin University is designed for high-performing students to deepen their expertise in physics with research, leadership and entrepreneurship skills.

In this course, you can gain considerable expertise conducting physics experiments and solving real-world problems with mathematical and computational skills that have application in a diverse range of careers and innovative projects. In fact, the advanced level mathematics and computer science in this course aligns it with high-profile international projects such as the Square Kilometre Array.

Your final-year capstone experience offers you the opportunity to pursue physics projects that may be based anywhere from pure research right through to translational (entrepreneurial) science.

Careers

Computational physicist

Astrophysicist

Medical physicist

Environmental physicist

Finance analyst

Materials analyst

Meteorologist

Satellite remote-sensing scientist

Data analyst

Financial analyst

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Science, Technology and Global Problems

Physics

Unix and C Programming

Data Structures and Algorithms

Classical Mechanics and Quantum Physics

Electromagnetism

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-03 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00 , National

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International students deadline: For countries listed separately on the website, 10 weeks before start date. All other countries, 5 weeks before start date.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Credits

800 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Physics View 40 other Bachelors in Physics in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS 095949E

Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or

Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

This course has a minimum ATAR of 95

IB 38

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

44222 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44222 AUD per year during 48 months.
National

8900 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8900 AUD per year during 48 months.

Australian and New Zealand students: Commonwealth supported

Living costs for Perth

1328 - 2367 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Living costs for Perth

Funding

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