Course overview
This course is about understanding the world around us at its most fundamental level. The knowledge generated through the study of physics is also the driving force behind most new technologies, from radars to lasers, from transistors to quantum computers, and from electron microscopes to advanced medical imaging scanners. You will develop a combination of high-level research, analytical and problem-solving skills which are highly valued by industry and government employers.
Course record
CRICOS
00126G
Studies in Australia
Source: Studies in Australia course page. Course page URL: https://www.studiesinaustralia.com/courses-in-australia/the-university-of-western-australia-uwa/courses/master-of-physics.
Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
- a bachelors degree in physics, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA and
- the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 percent or
- an honours degree in physics, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA. A bachelors degree in physics, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA and The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 percent or An honours degree in physics, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA.
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
View English requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Campuses & intake dates
- Crawley

