The topics involve both coursework and research components with core topics focusing on professional studies. These include nuclear and statistical physics, cosmology and optoelectronics, quantum physics, nanotechnology and standards, ethics and compliance. In addition to the core topics, students can choose electives including numerical analysis, methods of applied mathematics, complex analysis and partial differential equations. Students will receive training in advanced research skills and undertake a large independent research project.

Applicants must normally hold an approved bachelor degree or equivalent with a major in physics or a closely related discipline from an approved tertiary institute. The Master of Science (Physics) is not available to students who hold an honours degree in the same discipline. IELTS 6.0 overall (min. 6 in each subtest) TOEFL iBT 72 overall (min. 18 in writing) PTE 50 overall