About the course You will develop a combination of high-level research, analytical and problem-solving skills which are highly valued by industry and government employers. The Master of Physics can be undertaken in one of the following: Astronomy and Astrophysics (astronomy techniques, astro-statistics, galactic dynamics, compact objects, astrophysical shocks, plasma astrophysics, space electrodynamics and high-energy astrophysics) Computational Physics (numerical methods, high performance computing, graphics processing unit (GPU) programming and methods of computational physics) Experimental Physics (data analysis and methods of experimental physics) Medical Physics (commissioning, calibration, safe operation and maintenance of these medical systems that help to diagnose and treat thousands of people every year) Theoretical Physics (discipline-specific knowledge at the frontiers of modern physics). Quantum Technology and Computing (essential and advanced quantum theories, experimental techniques and applications, as well as computational concepts and programming skills).
Master of Physics
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Duration2 year(s)
Tuition FeeAUD 37,803 / Year
Next IntakeJuly 27, 2026
Master of Physics
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(a)(i) a bachelor's degree in physics, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and(ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent; or(b) an honours degree in physics, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.
English Program Requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place. Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0. ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency
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Career Pathways
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. In addition to a career as a research scientist or educator, previous graduates from the School of Physics have had highly successful careers in finance, management, geophysics and the information technology sector.
Medical physicists can undertake roles in a tertiary public hospital or private medical service provider. Some of the career options available to a Medical Physicist graduate include:
- Medical Physics Registrar - The Master of Physics (Medical Physics) program provides students with the relevant knowledge and problem solving skills suitable for entry into the ACPSEM Training, Education and Accreditation Program (TEAP) in radiation oncology, diagnostic radiology or nuclear medicine. TEAP position are paid position and competitive. The accepted applicant will be in a registrar role for 3 to 5 years to become a qualified clinical medical physicist specialist.
- Research and Development - Positions may be available at tertiary education institutions or private scientific companies as researchers. Opportunities may be available for further study (PhD) or postdoctoral research positions. Academic positions may open in university settings for PhD graduates as lecturers.
- Radiation Safety Officers -There may be job opportunities in hospitals, clinics or industry (eg. mining companies) as a radiation safety officer.
- Government Bodies - As scientific officers or dosimetry officers (eg. ARPANSA), or radiation safety officers (eg. State Radiological Councils).
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Tuition Fee
37,803 / year
Application Fee 150
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Master of Physics
The University of Western Australia
Australia, Perth