Bachelor of Science (Physics)

Overview

• Make a difference and help find solutions to current and future challenges facing our world.
• Explore the broader principles of physics, mathematical methods and research.
• Apply your theoretical knowledge in our laboratories.
• Learn in our new multimillion dollar research and teaching facilities.
• Apply for a Vacation Research Experience Scholarship and work on a current research project.
• Prepare yourself for a career in research and development in companies across the industries.
• Graduates are eligible for membership in the Australian Institute of Physics.

Details

Physicists are involved in finding solutions to many current and future challenges facing our world. These include developing instruments for environmental monitoring, computer models for climate change prediction, and developing solar and renewable energy systems. Physicists are also attempting to address the world’s ever-increasing appetite for information and information processing by undertaking research into quantum computers, nanotechnology, lasers and photonics.

Physics deals with the natural laws and processes, and the states and properties, of matter, energy, space and time. Physics also underlies many of the recent advances in information technology, medicine and biotechnology. Areas of specialisation include mechanics, electromagnetism, lasers and optics, medical physics, computational physics, nuclear and radiation physics, astronomy and astrophysics, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics and relativity.

Why choose this course?

QUT’s Physics course has a strong applied emphasis so you will spend a significant amount of time in our state-of-the-art teaching laboratories. After learning about concepts in physics, on both the large and small scales, you will develop your analytical skills, including mathematical skills, in both experimental and theoretical physics.

You can also apply for a Vacation Research Experience Scholarship to gain experience working on a real research project. Many of the lecturers at QUT have worked in industry and QUT works closely with industry through consultancy and research projects, so you can be sure that the course will be up to date and relevant to the real world.

This course provides a solid theoretical and practical grounding in physics which will be attractive to employers, as well as prepares you for continued studies and a career in research.

Career outcomes

Physicists are an asset to almost any industry. Employment areas of QUT physics graduates are very wide ranging. These include research and development departments of large manufacturing companies, mining and exploration companies, research institutions such as the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), government bodies such as the Bureau of Meteorology , environmental protection agencies and health departments, schools, universities and hospitals.

Broad training in data analysis and problem-solving skills also makes physicists well suited to management and consulting roles in a range of technology based industries.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Physics.

Studied at university or TAFE before?

Bachelor of Science is a new course, and we're only offering first year units in 2013.

This means if you're offered a place in 2013 and you're eligible for at least the first year of credit for prior learning (advanced standing), you'll be admitted to Bachelor of Applied Science (SC01).

Units

Entry requirements

Minimum academic requirements

Did you complete secondary school in Australia?

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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