Course Overview

Our four divisions – Nanoscience, Optics, Plasmas and the Institute of Photonics – all contribute research-based teaching expertise to the course. You can choose taught elements relevant to your career interests from a wide range of topics, including:

• theoretical & computational physics

• quantum optics and quantum information

• complexity science

• physics and the life sciences

• solid-state physics

• plasma physics

You'll use the knowledge gained in the taught components in a cutting-edge research project, which can be theoretical, computational or experimental.

General Eligibility

Academic requirements

Minimum second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in physics (Mathematics and Physics, Theoretical Physics, Astrophysics, Engineering Physics etc.) or a related subject.

Applicants from an engineering discipline need to have had sufficient exposure to fundamental physics courses in quantum mechanics and electromagnetism or to demonstrate that they can acquire the necessary background. Contact us about your application and the possibility of conversion courses.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)