Bunbury,
WA,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD (Integrated) - Physics in Joondalup Australia | Edith Cowan University
Edith Cowan University
|
Joondalup Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
40,450
(c. USD28,529.39)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our physics research primarily explores optical physics applications, physical sensing techniques, instrumentation development, measurement technologies, optical imaging systems, surface and thin film physics, astronomical studies, photonics, photovoltaic systems, and microelectronics.
For instance, our physics team works alongside industry and government researchers to implement optical and acoustic sensing methods for various applications. These include analyzing aircraft structures, monitoring wave energy devices, measuring water acidity in desalination processes, studying insect acoustic signatures, and examining radiation effects in fiber optic systems. We develop specific postgraduate research projects in these areas through collaboration with our postgraduate coordinator or potential supervisors. ECU's physics research emphasizes: Fiber optic and acoustic sensing technologies for diverse uses such as structural integrity assessment, agricultural surveillance, pipeline monitoring in energy sectors, and radiation sensing. Acoustic tracking of insect populations for agricultural management. Low-coherence interferometry for medical and industrial optical imaging. Photovoltaic materials and device architectures, including optical power transmission systems. Physics education programs tailored for both physics and engineering students.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to hold a Master by Coursework in a related field. Alternatively applicants can hold an Honours degree, or the equivalent in a relevant field from a recognised University, Applicants seeking online study will be required to provide additional information to support their application, as not all projects nor disciplines are suited to online study.
Academic admission requirements (Band 10) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Masters Degree (Research),
Masters Degree (Coursework) in a related discipline area,
Masters Degree (Coursework) with 2/3 research component, or
Bachelor Honours Degree.
It is desirable that all applicants contact a potential supervisor to discuss their research project before applying. Information about ECU's Research Institutions, Centres and Supervisors can be found in the school brochures listed on the Applying for a Research Degree website or the staff contact page of the relevant School.
IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0),
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition - Minimum score of 84, with no individual score less than 17.
TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) - Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better.
All applicants are required to hold a Master by Coursework in a related field. Alternatively applicants can hold an Honours degree, or the equivalent in a relevant field from a recognised University, Applicants seeking online study will be required to provide additional information to support their application, as not all projects nor disciplines are suited to online study.
Academic admission requirements (Band 10) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Masters Degree (Research),
Masters Degree (Coursework) in a related discipline area,
Masters Degree (Coursework) with 2/3 research component, or
Bachelor Honours Degree.
It is desirable that all applicants contact a potential supervisor to discuss their research project before applying. Information about ECU's Research Institutions, Centres and Supervisors can be found in the school brochures listed on the Applying for a Research Degree website or the staff contact page of the relevant School.
IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0),
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition - Minimum score of 84, with no individual score less than 17.
TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) - Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better.
Tuition
AUD
40,450