Study with us

Study chemistry, earth sciences or physics at the University of Adelaide and you'll spend a lot of time with world-class scientists from the School of Physical Sciences.
You will meet experts who teach into our undergraduate and postgraduate programs; and who supervise budding researchers undertaking honours and research higher degrees.
Student experiences
- We prepare you for a career in science with extensive field experience and access to research equipment that’s used in pioneering research across the world.
- We also offer study tours and overseas experiences which aim to boost your science knowledge, confidence and employability.
Career and study areas
Chemistry degrees
Start your career in chemistry with us and react to the world at an atomic and molecular level.
Earth science degrees
Your future career could be ground breaking as you unearth the secrets of geology, minerals and energy.
Physics degrees
Energise your career to mass proportions. Solve cutting-edge problems physics.
Majors
Chemistry
Geology, geophysics and palaeontology
Physics, experimental and theoretical physics
Career boosting study options
Increase your employability with our extended study options in science.
Scholarships and prizes
The School of Physical Sciences recognises outstanding achievement of students through a range of scholarships and prizes.
We acknowledge the generosity of the many donors and industry partners that has made these awards available to our students.