Students take six course units. One core lecture unit may be deferred till year four and replaced by an option unit. Students attend one physics tutorial each week. Students take the core units and three option units. Any level-three course unit listed in semester 5 Because the syllabus for PC 3131 Research Masterclasses changes each year, fourth year students are allowed to take PC 3131 for a second time.
Students take the core units plus four option units.
At least three of the five recommended astrophysics units must be taken to qualify for an MPhys in Physics with Astrophysics. Not more than three level-three options may be taken in the fourth year. Not more than three postgraduate options may be taken in the fourth year.