Bachelor of Advanced Science with a specialisation in Physics

You will benefit from special advanced physics units not available to other students. Many students will go on to further postgraduate studies in physics. You will have close interaction with academics from three of Macquarie University’s major concentrations of research excellence: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Lasers and Photonics, and Quantum Information Science.

Key Features

• This degree has one of the highest ATARs for a science program in Australia.
• Special advanced units that are not available to other students form part of this degree.
• Student numbers are restricted, allowing personal attention including an academic mentor throughout the degree and direct contact with researchers.
• Opportunity to take part in research and gain practical experience in research laboratories and research groups.
• Some specialisations in the Bachelor of Advanced Science offer a vacation research internship between the second and third years.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Advanced Science in Physics will satisfy the accreditation criteria set out by the Australian Institute of Physics.

Suitable For

A Macquarie course can set your dream career in motion.

Professions

• Consulting
• High-technology industries
• Industrial management or research and development
• Information technology
• Medical physics
• Patent assistant/examiner
• Scientific research
• Teaching physics and mathematics
• Technology sales
• University postgraduate study and research

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

For students from overseas, Macquarie uses an international selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

English Language Requirements

All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

You may satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:

• Senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC
• One year of Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification

Alternative entry

At Macquarie, we are all about success. With our International Academic Entry Program, we recognise your individual strengths, interests, and personal circumstances. If you have not achieved the overall score required for your program, but demonstrate particular strength in relevant subjects, we may consider you for alternative entry.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $34,800
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,450.00

The indicative annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you will pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol in the unit.