During first year, you will complete eight core subjects. During second year, you will be required to complete another four core subjects, engage in a practical statistical consulting project and write a minor thesis. If you achieve an average of 65 per cent in all subjects in first year, and demonstrate an aptitude for research, you may be invited to join the Honours stream. In the Honours stream, you will undertake a 60 credit-point Master’s research thesis (approximately 18 000 words) along with a further 60 credit points of coursework subjects as a part of second year. Graduation from the Honours stream fulfils the requirements for entry into a PhD in a relevant discipline area at La Trobe University. You may be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Science after successfully completing first year, but only if you decide not to proceed to second year of the Master’s course.

Academic entry requirement An Australian Bachelor’s degree in physics or approved international equivalent, with a minimum 65 per cent grade average in the third year. English language requirement IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.