Bachelor of Science in High Performance Computational Physics (Honours)

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Domestic applicants Admissions information SATAC Code 324171 2023 CSP ATAR 4 2023 CSP IB 25 Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR 90 Domestic applicants Admissions information SATAC Code 324171 2023 CSP ATAR 4 2023 CSP IB 25 Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR 90 Guaranteed Entry Score - IB 5 Deferment Yes - 2 year Intake February and July Prerequisites SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Methods , Specialist Mathematics, Physics. IB: Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (HL) and Physics (SL grade 4/ HL grade 3) MathTrackX is an online bridging program available as a recognised alternative to Mathematical Methods. Selection Criteria Recent Secondary Education Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors). Applicants who have studied Physics 1 and/or Mathematics 1 at the University of Adelaide (or equivalent) must have achieved at least a credit grade average for these courses. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. Higher Education Study You must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the University of Adelaide, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units). Applicants who have studied Physics 1 and/or Mathematics 1 at the University of Adelaide (or equivalent) must have achieved at least a credit grade average for these courses. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You are ranked on the basis of your best GPA. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. Applicants who have studied Physics 1 and/or Mathematics 1 at the University of Adelaide (or equivalent) must have achieved at least a credit grade average for these courses. Work and life experience To be eligible to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as as pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2024. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2024 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2023 or 2022), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2022). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. Other Entry Pathways 2023 Admissions Data for school leavers ATAR(raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors) Lowest ATAR to receive an offer 85 Median ATAR to receive an offer 95 2023 Admissions Data for school leavers ATAR(raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors) Lowest ATAR to receive an offer 85 Median ATAR to receive an offer 95 Highest ATAR to receive an offer 8 Selection Rank(ATAR plus any adjustment factors) Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offer 4 Median Selection Rank to receive an offer 1 Highest Selection Rank to receive an offer 95 Minimum eligibility score 90 Additional criteria considered Selection rank only Admissions Transparency Data Student Profile Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2023 Number of students Percentage of all students (A) Higher Education study(includes a bridging or enabling course) N/A N/A (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study N/A N/A (C) Work and life experience(admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories) N/A N/A (D) Recent secondary education: Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors) 11 6% Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR) N/A N/A Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor(e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement) N/A N/A International students <5 N/A All students 14 0% Ready to Apply? Find out more about the application process and start your studies at the University of Adelaide. Be sure to check the critical dates to avoid missing application deadlines. Apply International applicants CRICOS 047800B Intake February Be sure to check the critical dates to avoid missing application deadlines. Apply International applicants CRICOS 047800B Intake February Australian Year 12 SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Methods , Specialist Mathematics, Physics. IB: Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (HL) and Physics (SL grade 4/ HL grade 3) MathTrackX is an online bridging program available as a recognised alternative to Mathematical Methods. International Qualifications Advanced Mathematics and Physics Selection Criteria English Language Requirements Australian Year 12 Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject English Tests accepted by the University of Adelaide IELTS Overall 6.5 Reading 6 Listening 6 Speaking 6 Writing 6 TOEFL Overall 79 Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21 Pearson Overall 58 Reading 50 Listening 50 Speaking 50 Writing 50 C1 Advanced Overall 176 Reading 169 Listening 169 Speaking 169 Writing 169 Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements Academic Entry Requirements Detailed information on international qualifications assessment Secondary School Qualifications Australia – Selection Rank (International) 80 International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma 29 Canada – OSSD Ontario Secondary School Diploma 75% Canada – British Columbia Certificate of Graduation 75% Canada – Alberta High School Diploma 82% China – Gaokao 70% Germany – Abitur 10 GCE A Levels 9 Hong Kong – HKDSE 19 India – ISC & CBSE 75% India - Indian State Board Examinations 85% Indonesia – SMA3 80% Kenya – Certificate of Secondary Education B+ Kuwait – General School Secondary Certificate 77% Malaysia – STPM or Matrikulasi 00 Malaysia – UEC 15 South Korea – CSAT and High School Diploma 330 Kuwait – General School Secondary Certificate 77% Malaysia – STPM or Matrikulasi 00 Malaysia – UEC 15 South Korea – CSAT and High School Diploma 330 Sri Lanka – GCE A Levels 10 Taiwan – GSAT and High School Diploma 72% Thailand – Certificate of Secondary Education 6 USA – SAT 1170 USA – Advanced Placement (AP) 9 Vietnam – Upper Secondary School 00 The University of Adelaide College Foundation Program 77% Eynesbury Foundation Program 380 ANU College Foundation Studies 74% Monash College Foundation Year MUFY 72% Trinity College Foundation Studies Program (The University of Melbourne) 75% UNSW Foundation Year 30 UQ College Foundation Studies Program 60 Taylors College – The University of Sydney Foundation Program (USFP) 90 UWA College Foundation Program 59% Non–Go8 Foundation Score 77% Admissions Transparency Data Student Profile Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2023 Number of students Percentage of all students (A) Higher Education study(includes a bridging or enabling course) N/A N/A (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study N/A N/A (C) Work and life experience(admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories) N/A N/A (D) Recent secondary education: Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors) 11 6% Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR) N/A N/A Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor(e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement) N/A N/A International students <5 N/A All students 14 0% Ready to Apply? Find out more about the application process and start your studies at the University of Adelaide. International students <5 N/A All students 14 0% Ready to Apply? Find out more about the application process and start your studies at the University of Adelaide. Be sure to check the critical dates to avoid missing application deadlines. Apply