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Career OpportunitiesPhysics teaches you how to analyse and solve problems, to work in a team with others and to think critically and creatively, skills which open up a vast range of career options. Some graduates will choose to continue studying in physics through postgraduate degrees, leading to careers in research and scientific leadership in universities, government laboratories and in industry around the world. Other careers followed by physics graduates include scientific sales and management; teaching; and medical physics. UNSW Physics graduates have also made successful careers in diverse industries such as manufacturing, communications, computing, electronics, finance, and biomedical technology. Our graduates are employed by a wide range of companies including CSIRO; NSW Departments of Health, and Education, Silanna, Ernst and Young the Bureau of Meteorology and the Defence Science and Technology Organisation.

A Physics or Advanced Physics major can be studied within the following degree programs:

Student Testimonial

I decided to study Physics mainly out of curiosity. I enjoy tackling difficult conceptual problems and applying them to the real world,

which is exactly what physicists do. I am fascinated by the fact that so many fundamental things in the universe can be plainly described

by the laws of physics. What I enjoy most about studying Physics at UNSW is the strength and diversity of its research departments. Being a part of cutting-edge research groups as an undergraduate

allowed me to put theory into practice; a wonderful experience I might not have received elsewhere.

Nathan Nadeson Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws; Bachelor of Science (Honours)

PhysicsThe School of Physics at UNSW Australia offers students the opportunity to experiment and discover solutions to real-world challenges and to study a diverse range of specialisations in fundamental areas of physics.

At UNSW we specialise in the key areas of theoretical physics, solid state and condensed matter physics, and astrophysics. Students are taught by world-class researchers and our staff have international collaborations with more than 200 institutions. Our students benefit from excellent facilities including modern student laboratories, and opportunities to conduct research projects with staff from the School and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology.

Undergraduate Studies in PhysicsPhysics is the study of the laws of nature that govern the behaviour of the universe, from the very smallest scales of sub-atomic particles to the very largest in cosmology. It applies these laws to the solution of practical problems and to the development of new technologies.

Physicists engage a broad range of skills to undertake this work, and Physics is becoming increasingly interdisciplinary, as physicists work with mathematicians, engineers, chemists and biologists in order to understand and solve a wide range of problems confronting society.

The Physics and Advanced Physics majors concentrate on teaching the fundamentals of Physics and Mathematics in the first years of the degree. This provides a strong foundation for whatever area of Physics you are interested in, from Astrophysics to Quantum Physics. Students can specialise by choosing elective subjects in the latter years of their degree.

Admission DetailsProgram UAC Code UNSW Program Code Length of Study Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science 429000 3970 3 years full time2017 Guaranteed Entry: 85.00

IB: 31 or equivalent

Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) 429350 3962 4 years full time2017 Guaranteed Entry: 96.00

IB: 37 or equivalent

Bachelor of Science (International) 429420 3987 4 years full time2017 Guaranteed Entry: 88.00

IB: 32 or equivalent

Bachelor of Science and Business 429100 3925 3 years full time2017 Guaranteed Entry: 90.00

IB: 34 or equivalent

Bachelor of ScienceThis degree program provides the widest range of options for study in more than 20 majors of science, providing flexibility and choice as well as insights into different scientific fields.

Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)The degree program is designed to challenge talented students, providing an early window into the thinking and practice of research. This program differs from the Bachelor of Science by the inclusion of more core Physics courses, a greater opportunity to take undergraduate research projects, and an Honours year included in the degree.

Bachelor of Science (International)The Bachelor of Science (International) degree offers flexibility and choice, with more than 20 fields of study combined with a study exchange to an overseas partner institution. The program comprises a science-based major; a minor in a language; electives that cover cultural studies, international business, development studies and globalisation; and an overseas exchange for 1 or 2 sessions at an approved partner university.

Bachelor of Science and BusinessThe Bachelor of Science and Business degree allows students to follow their passion for science and, at the same time, gain vitally important business knowledge to expand their career options.

Dual DegreesDual degrees enable students to combine a Science program with a program from another faculty offering greater flexibility to explore individual interests, expand skill bases and broaden career prospects. Some examples of dual degrees include; Science / Engineering, Science / Education, Science / Arts, Science / Music, Science / Computer Science, Science / Laws.

A fourth Honours year is included in the Advanced Science degree. Other physics students can apply for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree after finishing the Bachelor of Science. The Honours year involves advanced coursework and an original research project supervised by a UNSW academic. More information about Physics Honours is available on the School of Physics website physics.unsw.edu.au.

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