Gain a solid foundation in physics and mathematics, and acquire extensive knowledge in the area. You will learn to understand physics at a deeper level, apply scientific principles in a physics context, and understand the role of physics in society.
Why study Physics at Flinders
Use your mathematical ability as a language for physics
Develop an intuitive knowledge of physics principles
Operate the scientific instruments commonly used in physics
Retrieve and present information about physics in a scientific manner, including communicating effectively with a variety of audiences
Your career
Diverse employment opportunities exist in a range of areas such as optics and photonics, telecommunications, micro-electronics, nano-electronics, instrumentation development, acoustics, geophysics and meteorology.
Potential occupations include:
graduate physicist
defence scientist
research scientist in sonar systems
scientific officer
junior quantitative researcher – systematic trading strategies
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
27 February 2023
Flinders University
Bedford Park Campus,
Sturt Road,
BEDFORD PARK,
South Australia,
5042, ADELAIDE, Australia
Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs.
Assumed knowledge: Knowledge of SACE stage two mathematical methods and physics or equivalent is assumed.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing; TOEFL (Internet): 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 18 Writing; Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing; Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): B2
There are two admissions cycles for undergraduate degrees: February intake (semester 1): applications open in August for commencement the following year. All courses are open for applications. Midyear intake (semester 2): applications open in August for commencement in July the following year. Not all courses are offered.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Flinders University ranked 1st in South Australia for teaching quality, learning engagement and student support.
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