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Physics is a branch of science which studies matter, energy, and their interactions. However, it's more than just a branch of science but is foundational to all other sciences. Light, heat, sound, gravity, motion, electricity and magnets, are all the classic topics of study for a physicist.
At least seven Nobel Prizes in physics have been fundamental to the invention of the mobile phone, including for semiconductors and transistors, light emitting diodes (LEDs) for screen - and new physics discoveries are happening everyday! Structures in butterfly wings making them green without pigments. The creamy texture of a scoop of ice-cream is physics. A lizard walking upside down on glass. Ice floating on water. Light sensing in the eye. These everyday phenomena often have enormous immediate practical value to our industries, our environment and our well-being.
A physics education hones skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity and innovation. These are all skills and attributes in great demand, whether in a career in science or elsewhere. This Physics major provides the essential physics principles found in physics majors throughout the world. You'll experience this through a hands-on, practical approach focused on applications of these physical principles to our key industries and global challenges.
You can undertake an additional year of study to complete an Honours degree, offering enhanced employment prospects and is the entry point into a Master's or Doctoral research degree.
3 Reasons to study Physics at Murdoch
What you'll learn
Your future career
Upon completion of this degree, you could pursue a career in a very wide variety of industries. In fact due to their advanced skills in problem solving, simplifying complexity, computer and data analysis grounded in experimental techniques, graduates readily find employment. The relatively small number of physics graduates helps you stand out. Combining a physics with another major is possible too. Physics graduates find roles in areas such as:
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Higher Education
You have completed university study in Australia, including a bridging or enabling course.Recent Secondary Education
You are finishing high school this year or have done so in the last two years.Vocational Education & Training
You have completed an apprenticeship or a VET course at TAFE or another private training provider.Work & Life Experience
You have completed an aptitude test or spent time away from study for work.| Means of admission | Minimum academic requirement | Minimum English requirement |
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| University study | Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA). |
Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA). |
| Enabling courses (after Year 12) | Successful completion of one of the following:
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Successful completion of the course. |
| Enabling courses (in Year 12) | Successful completion of one of the following:
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Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
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| Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) courses | Successful completion of one of the following:
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Successful completion of one of the following:
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Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
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Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
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Successful completion of one of the following:
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Successful completion of the course.
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Successful completion of one of the following:
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Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
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Successful completion of one of the following:
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Successful completion of one of the following:
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| International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma | Total score of 24 or higher. |
Higher level (HL): 3 or better. Standard Level (SL): 4 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
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| Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC) | 70 |
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent):
Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only). |
| GCE A Levels | Aggregate of 6 points from:
At least two A-level subjects are included in the calculation AS-level subject attempted at A-level is not eligible to be
included A-level grades (A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1) AS-level grades (A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5) |
A Levels: D in one of the following:
AS Level: C in one of the following:
Knowledge and Inquiry. |
| Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP) | CPS 54 or higher. |
50% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS). |
| Extenuating circumstances | We'll consider applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship, resulting in them falling short of entry requirements for an undergraduate course. Find out more. |
Case-by-case assessment. |
| Portfolio entry | A successful portfolio application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area. Find out more about the Portfolio Entry Pathway. |
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| Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) | Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower. |
Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following:
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
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| VET course studied at school | Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher. |
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. |
| Overseas Year 12 | Please refer to the information under the country of study. |
Please refer to the information under the country of study. |
| Enabling courses (in Year 12) | Successful completion of one of the following:
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Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
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| International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma |
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Minimum academic requirement
Total score of 24 or higher.
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Minimum English requirement
Higher level (HL): 3 or better. Standard Level (SL): 4 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
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Minimum academic requirement
70
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Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent):
Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only). |
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Minimum academic requirement
Aggregate of 6 points from:
At least two A-level subjects are included in the calculation AS-level subject attempted at A-level is not eligible to be included
A-level grades (A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1) AS-level grades (A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5) |
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Minimum English requirement
A Levels: D in one of the following:
AS Level: C in one of the following:
Knowledge and Inquiry. |
| Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP) |
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Minimum academic requirement
CPS 54 or higher.
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Minimum English requirement
50% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).
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Minimum academic requirement
We'll consider applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship, resulting in them falling short of entry requirements for an undergraduate course. Find out more. |
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Minimum English requirement
Case-by-case assessment.
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| Portfolio entry |
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Minimum academic requirement
A successful portfolio application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area. Find out more about the Portfolio Entry Pathway. |
| Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) |
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Minimum academic requirement
Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower.
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Minimum English requirement
Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following:
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
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Minimum academic requirement
Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher.
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Minimum English requirement
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. |
| Overseas Year 12 |
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Minimum academic requirement
Please refer to the information under the country of study.
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Minimum English requirementPlease refer to the information under the country of study.
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Minimum academic requirementSuccessful completion of one of the following:
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Minimum English requirementEvidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
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| Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5-6 | Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma. |
Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma. |
| Certificate IV AQF level 4 | Successful completion of a Certificate IV. |
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only), OR STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010). |
| Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5-6 |
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Minimum academic requirementSuccessful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
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Minimum English requirementSuccessful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
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| Certificate IV AQF level 4 |
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Minimum academic requirementSuccessful completion of a Certificate IV.
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Minimum English requirementEvidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only), OR STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010). |
| Means of admission | Minimum academic requirement | Minimum English requirement |
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| Portfolio entry | A successful portfolio application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area. Find out more about the Portfolio Entry Pathway. |
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| Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) | Multiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010). |
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Written English Score of 140 (145 if taken prior to May 2010). |
| Mature Age Pathway (MAP) | MAP involves an interview and a portfolio submission to be assessed by the Academic Chair of the course. Admission is based on relevant work and life experience. Applicants must also meet the English Language Competency requirements for the course. Email us for more information. |
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc. |
| Portfolio entry |
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Minimum academic requirementA successful portfolio application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area. Find out more about the Portfolio Entry Pathway. |
| Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) |
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Minimum academic requirementMultiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).
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Minimum English requirementEvidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Written English Score of 140 (145 if taken prior to May 2010). |
| Mature Age Pathway (MAP) |
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Minimum academic requirementMAP involves an interview and a portfolio submission to be assessed by the Academic Chair of the course. Admission is based on relevant work and life experience. Applicants must also meet the English Language Competency requirements for the course. Email us for more information. |
Minimum English requirementEvidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc. |
You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.
Everyone has a different path to university so if you've already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
Adjustment for Murdoch RISEMurdoch RISE is a selection rank adjustment, as part of our commitment to helping students from regional, Indigenous and low socio-economic backgrounds gain university entry.
If you achieve an ATAR of 60.00 - 89.95, a Murdoch RISE adjustment factor of up to 10.00 points may help you get into your preferred course. Murdoch RISE can increase your selection rank up to a maximum of 90.00.
There's no application or need to register. If you are eligible, the adjustment factor is automatically added to your raw ATAR score when you apply.
Everyone has a different path to university so if you've already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
Please indicate above whether you're a domestic or international student intending to study at a Western Australian campus.