Overview

Throughout the Master of Physics - Theoretical Physics programme from The University of Western Australia you will develop a combination of high-level research, analytical and problem-solving skills which are highly valued by industry and government employers.

In the Theoretical Physics specialisation, you will study fundamental physics theories such as Symmetry Principles in Physics, Relativistic Electrodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, General Relativity, and Quantum Field Theory.

Career opportunities:

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

Research and Development

Radiation Safety Officers

Government Bodie

Accreditation

The Master of Physics (Medical Physics) program is accredited by the The Australasian College of Physical Scientists & Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Differential Geometry and General Relativity

Quantum Information and Computing

Quantum Field Theory

Cosmological Physics

Galaxies and Galactic Dynamics

Gravitational Wave and High Energy Astronomy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-19 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

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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

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82

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64

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 087902J

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

a bachelor's degree in physics, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and

the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent; or

an honours degree in physics, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.

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Tuition Fees

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50700 AUD / year

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Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

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Funding

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