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Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) (Physics)
This is a research focused science degree that includes an honours year, with physics as the main area.
- How long it takes
- 4 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 85.5
- Lowest offered at Queensland University of Technology, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW, QLD
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) (Physics) asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- a strong interest in how the physical world works
- comfort with mathematics and abstract reasoning
- patience for solving problems over long periods
- curiosity and a willingness to ask questions
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for University of Wollongong (opens in a new tab)
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW
4.3from 747 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course and assessment changes can disrupt study
- Website for Queensland University of Technology (opens in a new tab)
Queensland University of Technology
Gardens Point, QLD
4.5from 896 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 85.5 lowest
- (89.85 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Fee
- $8,350 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Students are friendly and approachable
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Some find staff less helpful
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) (Physics).
- Physics and mathematics
- Independent research subjects
- Practical and quantitative skills
- An honours research project
- Seminars and advanced coursework
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?