Overview

The Bachelor of Science - Physics BSc programme from The University of Western Australia overarching objective is to provide you with access to the frontiers of modern physics via an emphasis on essential mathematical skills.

These skills are required to access modern physics including the key pillars of relativity and quantum physics, with applications to atomic, nuclear and particle physics, condensed matter physics, photonics and astrophysics.

The knowledge generated through the study of physics is the driving force behind most new technologies, from radars to lasers, transistors to quantum computers and electron microscopes to advanced medical imaging scanners.

To complement your lectures, you'll have the chance to discuss, apply and expand on the theory of your unit in weekly practical laboratory classes and structured tutorials.

Career opportunities:

The Physics major opens doors to many career choices. As a Physics graduate, your strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities will be in demand from employers in industry, government and the business and finance sectors.

Your discipline-specific skills are particularly valued in teaching, research and high-tech industries.

Graduates with a strong mathematics and physics background have opportunities in the resources sector modelling big data sets.

Further studies will lead to careers in research or academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computational Thinking with Python

Multivariable Calculus

Mathematical Theory and Methods

Physics for Scientists and Engineers

Modern Physics

Advanced Mathematical Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-19 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albany, Australia
Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Physics 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

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 068914G

Admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR):

Indonesian Secondary School Leaving Certificate (STTB SMA)

8

All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)

12

Canadian Matriculation (except Quebec)

70

Chinese Gao Kao

525

Chinese Unified Examinations (UEC)

12

French Baccalauréat

12

GCE or Cambridge Advanced-level Examinations

8

German Abitur

3.3

Indian School Certificate (CISCE)

60

International Baccalaureate

27

Norwegian Vitnemål

4

Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels

8

South African National Senior Certificate

4.6

Swedish Slutbetyg

15

UWA Foundation Programme (UWAFP)

66

Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)

60

Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)

270

Trinity College Foundation Program

75

Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards

75

Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)

320

U.S. College Board Advanced Placement Examinations

8

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education

15

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Tuition Fees

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46300 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Commonwealth Supported Place for domestic students.

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