Applicants must present a Bachelor degree or international equivalent
The GPA requirement for this program must be met by both the program as a whole, as well as by the courses in the cognate disciplines. Where more than the specified number of cognate courses have been completed by the applicant, ANU will take the best courses when assessing the cognate GPA.
Mathematics - assumed knowledge
Ranking and English Language Proficiency: At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.
In line with the University's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes. If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of:
Program advice: Students are encouraged to discuss their choice of Nuclear Physics course ( PHYS6208 or PHYS6601 ) with the Program Convenor before enrolling. Students are encouraged to discuss their research and learning preferences with the PHYS8207 Course Convenor before enrolling. Students should complete at least one 6- or 12-unit PHYS8207 project, and they are allowed to complete a second PHYS8207 project of 6 or 12 units, up to a maximum of 18 units in total for PHYS8207 and subject to supervisor availability. A second PHYS8207 project would typically be completed with a different supervisor/research group from the first project. Potential pathway to Masters (Advanced) Students who are admitted to the Master of Science in Nuclear Science can explore the option of undertaking a significant research component. Please discuss this with the program convener before completion of the first 48 units of study at the Master level. Students have the option of applying to transfer to the Master of Science (Adv) in Nuclear Science and undertaking a 24 unit research project if they satisfy the following requirements: have completed the coursework component required in the first 48 units of the Master of Science (Adv) in Nuclear Science, achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark in the initial 48 units of coursework, have the approval of an identified supervisor, and meet the published admission requirements of the Master of Science (Adv) in Nuclear Science Vertical Double Degree pathway UGRD-PGRD: This program is part of the Vertical Double Degree pathway structure offered by the College of Science and Medicine. The Vertical Double Degree pathway presents students with the opportunity to complete a 3-year single undergraduate degree offered by the ANU College of Science and Medicine with a cognate 2-year Masters degree in 4 years (full-time) instead of 5 years (full-time). Not all undergraduate and Masters programs are offered as a Vertical Double Degree pathway. For more information on applicable combinations, benefits and how to apply, eligibility and conditions please visit https://science.anu.edu.au/vertical-double-degrees Students who are interested in pursuing a Vertical Double Degree pathway with this program, are advised to contact student@anu.edu.au and seek academic advice. Students who are already in an undergraduate degree offered by the College of Science and Medicine should seek academic advice before completion of the first 72 units of their undergraduate studies. This pathway is not available to students in an undergraduate Flexible Double Degree. Exit pathways: Students who have completed 48 units and wish to exit the program have the option of transferring to graduate from a Graduate Diploma of Science. Students who have completed 24 units and wish to exit the program have the option of transferring to graduate from a Graduate Certificate of Science or a Graduate Certificate of Nuclear Science and Technology or Graduate Certificate of Nuclear Technology Regulation Academic Advice Back to the Master of Science in Nuclear Science page