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About the program
A flexible physics degree that lets students pair core physics with courses from other sciences and engineering.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Applied Physics and apply appropriate scientific methods
- Interpret findings
- And communicate evidence-based conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Research Assistant
- Laboratory Analyst
- Environmental Project Coordinator
- Data Analyst
Curriculum
- The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 133 semester hours
- Including Physics for Engineering 1
- Physics 1
- Foundations of Theoretical Physics
- Physics for Engineering 2
- Physics 2
- Modern Physics
- Plus electives and the co-op programme.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Honours bachelor (research component
- distinction average) or a master degree with research component (distinction average)
- or equivalent evidence; research proposal and supervisor required
- Bachelor degree with honours (4 years
- research component of at least 25% of a year
- distinction average)
- or a master's degree with research component (distinction average) or without (high distinction average)
- or equivalent evidence; research proposal and supervisor required
Accepted academic background
Honours bachelor or master degree with research component
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 176
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Proof of Identity
- Research Proposal
- Academic References
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $41,280 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Melbourne City |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Design and Social Context |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | RMIT University scholarship or tuition-support opportunities may vary by program, intake and applicant eligibility. Review current award conditions before applying. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is $41,280 AUD per year. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 176, IELTS Academic 6.5.

