Field of study

Natural And Physical Sciences courses in Australia

Every CRICOS-registered course in the Natural And Physical Sciences field of education that is delivered to international students in Australia, organised by state and city. Sourced from the official CRICOS register.

What does Natural And Physical Sciences cover? CRICOS courses in this ASCED field of education include physics, chemistry, biology, earth and marine sciences, mathematics and statistics — the laboratory and analytical disciplines that underpin modern science and engineering. International students study these courses across universities, TAFEs and registered private colleges in every Australian state and territory.

8 state & territory pages
14 city pages
22 total natural and physical sciences guides
Data: CRICOS register, April 2026

About Natural And Physical Sciences courses in Australia

Career outcomes

Science graduates enter laboratory, research, environmental, data and technical roles, or continue to postgraduate research. Employers include universities, CSIRO-adjacent research environments, mining/environment consultancies and pathology providers.

Popular providers

Go8 and comprehensive universities deliver the bulk of bachelor and postgraduate science degrees. Some private institutes list applied science programmes. Research masters and PhDs require supervisor fit as much as course codes.

Duration & indicative fees

Bachelor of Science: typically 3 years (honours +1). Coursework masters: 1.5–2 years. Indicative tuition often AUD 35,000–50,000 per year for laboratory-heavy programmes.

Registration & regulation

Few science roles are nationally registered, but pathology and some laboratory occupations have additional requirements. Skilled migration depends on the nominated occupation and assessing authority.

Last reviewed: 29 August 2026. Data: CRICOS register, April 2026.

Natural And Physical Sciences by state & territory 8

Natural And Physical Sciences by city 14

New South Wales (NSW)

Victoria (VIC)

Queensland (QLD)

South Australia (SA)

Western Australia (WA)

Tasmania (TAS)

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Frequently asked questions

What courses count as Natural And Physical Sciences?
On this site, Natural And Physical Sciences maps to the ASCED field of education used in the CRICOS register. Individual course pages show the exact field path, level and provider.
Where can I study Natural And Physical Sciences in Australia?
Use the city and state guides on this page. Major study cities list field×city pages with CRICOS courses delivered locally.
Do Natural And Physical Sciences courses lead to skilled migration?
Some occupations linked to this field appear on skilled lists, but migration depends on your nominated occupation, skills assessment and visa settings — not the field label alone. Verify current Home Affairs rules before you plan around PR.

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