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PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

Australia

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What will I learn?

Our research in Physics focuses predominantly on applications to optical physics, physical sensing, instrumentation and measurement, optical imaging, surface and thin film physics, astronomy, photonics, photovoltaics and microelectronics.For example, our physicists, in collaboration with industry and government scientists and engineers, are applying optical and acoustic sensing modalities to aircraft airframe analysis, wavepower structure monitoring, water acidity measurements for desalination, acoustic analysis of insect signatures, and radiation interactions in optical fibre systems. Specific postgraduate research topics related to the above topics are developed in conjunction with the postgraduate coordinator or potential supervisor. Physics research at ECU concentrates on: Optical fibre and acoustic sensing across a wide range of applications, including structural health monitoring, agricultural monitoring, oil and gas pipeline monitoring, and radiation detection. Acoustic monitoring of insect infestation and distributions for agricultural systems. Optical imaging using low coherence interferometry, applied to both medical and non-medical applications. Photovoltaic materials and device structures, including power-over-optical-fibre systems. Physics education for both physics and engineering students.

Which department am I in?

School of Arts and Humanities

CRICOS

085257E

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
A$40,400.00 (22,46,316) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

February 2025

Venue

Joondalup Campus

270 Joondalup Drive,

JOONDALUP,

Western Australia,

6027, PERTH, Australia

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
A$40,400.00 (22,46,316) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

July 2025

Venue

Joondalup Campus

270 Joondalup Drive,

JOONDALUP,

Western Australia,

6027, PERTH, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

All applicants are required to have the equivalent of 6 months full time research (which must involve a research output which includes the conception and design of the project, and analysis and interpretation of findings) if applying with a Masters qualification other than a Master by Research.

Academic admission requirements (Band 11) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

Masters Degree (Research); or

Bachelor Honours Degree (First or Upper Second class); or

Demonstrated capacity to undertake original PhD-level research.

English competency requirements:

IELTS Academic: An overall band minimum score of 6.5, with no individual band less than 6.0.) (Results are typically valid for 2 years and online tests are not acceptable.)

TOEFL iBT: TOEFL iBT: 84 (with no score below 17)

TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT): Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years)

Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE Academic 58, with no score less than 50 for postgraduate standard entry courses. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Edith Cowan University

For the third year in a row, ECU students have rated it the top public university in Australia for overall undergraduate experience (QILT 2023).

  • Among world’s top 100 best young universities (THE)
  • Offers a range of industry-relevant programmes
  • World-class research profile
  • Enjoys broad industry connections