BSc (Advanced) - Physics in Adelaide Australia | Adelaide University

The Bachelor of Science (Advanced) is a specialized program designed for top-performing students aiming to stand out in their professional fields. This rigorous degree pushes you to enhance your scientific knowledge and research capabilities. You'll have the chance to:

contribute to groundbreaking discoveries while studying at a research-intensive university known for innovation
gain hands-on research experience from your first year, with opportunities typically available only to advanced students
connect with leading academics and researchers in emerging fields, building valuable professional relationships early
expand your practical skills through laboratory work and an intensive semester-long research initiative
undertake additional projects that can lead directly into honors programs and higher degree research (Masters or PhD).

Physics explores our universe at both cosmic and subatomic scales. Choosing this major gives you deep insight into the fundamental principles governing matter and cosmic phenomena.

As a physics major, you will:

master core physics concepts, from classical mechanics to quantum theory
perform experiments in state-of-the-art facilities covering atomic physics, optics, and electromagnetic studies
sharpen your analytical and problem-solving abilities
specialize in exciting domains like space science, computational physics, laser technology, or particle physics
learn from world-renowned scientists, including contributors to the Nobel Prize-winning gravitational wave detection.

Program Length
3 years full-time

Intake Periods
February and July