Overview

The Science - Computational Physics course from Adelaide University has a strong physics underpinning and is taught with the mathematical rigour necessary to succeed in computational physics.

You’ll explore fundamental physics, from mechanics and electromagnetism to thermal and statistical physics. Learn how particles and celestial bodies interact, and how to predict their movements with precision. In quantum mechanics and solid-state physics, you’ll unravel the behaviours and properties of atoms and electrons, laying the groundwork for innovations in technology and materials science.

You’ll study essential mathematics, such as differential equations and multivariable calculus. In introductory computer programming, you'll get immediate feedback so you can improve quickly. Through numerical analysis, you'll explore computational techniques to solve mathematical models.

In your third year, you’ll advance to sophisticated high performance computing techniques. Study advanced programming tactics and problem-solving methodologies. Practise software engineering solo and in teams. Create algorithms to simulate natural phenomena. Together with linear algebra, you'll study numerical methods and their implementation.

Career opportunities:

Careers in physics are competitive, but the computational skills you gain through this degree will make you incredibly versatile. You might work with astrophysicists in the Australian Space Agency, simulating galaxy formations or cosmological evolution. You could predict the impacts of climate change with CSIRO, NASA, or the United Nations. Perhaps you’ll work at Google, developing complex algorithms for maps or materials.

You could use your expertise to advance in:

Game design
Finance
Galactic physics
Renewables
Conservation
Satellite tech
Robotics
Virtual reality
Engineering
Defence
Genomics
Material sciences
Nanotechnology
Nuclear power
Disease control
Meteorology
Manufacturing
Medicine
Space industries.

You could also become a:

Data scientist
Software engineer
Systems analyst
Quantum algorithm developer
Climate modeler
High performance computing specialist.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Science of People, Society and the Future Planet
Data Skills for Scientists
Chemistry
Earth, Climate and Life Systems
Physics
Planet Earth

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia

Disciplines

Physics Computer Sciences View 42 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

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 115751E

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

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53300 AUD / year

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National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

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