Learn how to think, not what to think. Throughout this course, you will be encouraged to question, explore and conduct research. The goal is not just to secure a job, but to equip you with the skills and knowledge to make a real difference in the world.
Physics Major
Spend significant time doing lab experimental work and undertake research in your final year. Study options include lasers and optics, medical physics, astrophysics, and more.
The course has a strong applied emphasis so you will spend a significant amount of time in the undergraduate teaching laboratories. In each unit, the theory will be supported by experimental work, and in your final year, you will undertake research and gain exposure to the research laboratories through the experimental physics unit.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Locations
2 George St, Brisbane City 4000
Entry Requirements
You must meet ONE of the following requirements:
Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR score 70.00 or equivalent.
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Year 12 early offer scheme
If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
- PTE Academic/PTE Academic Online: overall 58
- Cambridge English Score: overall 176
- IELTS Academic / IELTS Online: overall 6.5
- TOEFL iBT / Home / Paper: overall 79
Course fees
Course fee
$27,000
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