Entry Requirements

To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements. If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.

  • Admission to a research higher degree requires an appropriate Bachelor degree from an Australian university (or equivalent) at a standard acceptable to the University and appropriate for the proposed research program. Normally, this will be an honours degree at the level of first or upper second class. International students: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band less than 6.0. Additional requirements: A research proposal, evidence of research experience, two referee reports, and confirmed supervisor.
  • IELTS Overall 6, listening min. 6, Reading min. 6, Writing min. 6, Speaking min. 6
  • TOEFL IBT Overall 72, listening min. 18, Reading min. 18, Writing min. 20, Speaking min. 18
  • TOEFL PBT Overall 72, listening min. 18, Reading min. 18, Writing min. 20, Speaking min. 18
  • PTE 50

Career Outcomes

  • laboratory technician
  • research assistant
  • graduate physicist
  • scientific officer
  • research scientist
  • science educator
  • science communicator
  • laboratory scientists
  • physician assistant
  • physicists