Overview

Highlights

Designed for high-achieving students interested in a career in science research.

Bypass general science units to get straight into Physics.

Immerse yourself in real-world research from your first year – with authentic research environments and projects.

Study alongside other high-achieving students, with leading QUT researchers in the labs and facilities.

Specialised quantitative mathematics minor to build analytical skills needed to underpin your scientific research.

Why choose this course?

Queensland University of Technology’s new Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) (Physics) will give you the passport to an international research career with an internationally recognised qualification.

This course is designed for those who have a passion for scientific enquiry and seek to pursue a career in scientific research. You’ll have successfully completed Year 12 Mathematical Methods and Physics. By meeting these prerequisites, you’ll be able to bypass general science units to get straight into your area of passion - in this case, physics.

You'll learn the fundamental concepts of physics which seek to describe, predict and explain phenomena at all scales—from the observable universe down to subatomic particles - and you'll learn how to think about scientific concepts and solve problems like a physicist.

Careers and outcomes

As a graduate of Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours), you will be an emerging research scientist, having played a significant role in designing, planning and executing an independent research project at the forefront of science and technology.

Astrophysicist

Banking and finance professional

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Programme Structure

Courses includes:

Research Skills and Techniques

Experimental Physics

Materials and Thermal Physics

Mathematical Methods in Physics

Electromagnetism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-29 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-02 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

384 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 10 other Bachelors in Astronomy & Space Sciences 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 102820D

Prerequisites

English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C); and
Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and
Physics (Units 3 & 4, B)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46000 AUD / year

≈ 46000 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8300 AUD / year

≈ 8300 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported place (CSP) for domestic students.

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

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