Overview

Through the Pharmacology degree from University of Auckland you'll extend your knowledge with coursework or try a project or dissertation as part of your diploma – the option is yours.

Whether your interest lies in pure physics or a multidisciplinary field, postgraduate study in Physics offers you a wide-range of research options.

The graduates are well-equipped to work in industry and academia as they have experience inventing new kinds of lasers, creating innovative technologies to diagnose illness in living tissue, understanding the earth’s changing climate, searching for planets around distant stars, and understanding the connections between particle physics and the Big Bang.

You will gain an understanding of the nature of the physical world as you learn about experimental methods and the mathematical analysis of physical processes.

Career opportunities:

All of modern science and technology is underpinned by physics, and postgraduate study is a good foundation for a career in research, business, finance, IT and the engineering sector.

Jobs related to Physics include:

Geophysicist/field seismologist
Investment analyst
Metallurgist
Meteorologist
Nanotechnologist
Nuclear engineer
Radiation protection practitioner
Researcher
Scientific instrument manufacture
Software engineer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physics of the very early universe
Astrophysical observables and inflationary cosmology
Stellar evolution and structure
Dark matter and the growth of structure in the universe
High energy nuclear physics

Predictability of planetary atmospheres
Fractal characterisation of clouds

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-07 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Physics View 12 other Masters in Physics in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

55484 NZD / year

≈ 55484 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11545 NZD / year

≈ 11545 NZD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students

NZ$11,545.20

International students

NZ$55,484

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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