Undergraduate Physics
A brief outline of undergraduate physics is provided on the Physics Courses page. The links below provide more specific information on various aspects of undergraduate physics.
Teaching Years
Science Transition workshop before you start uni
Junior (1st year)
Apart from the main Junior Physics units, you should also consider
- PHYS1500: Astronomy - Discovering the Universe
- COSC 1003 Introduction to Computational Science and COSC 1903 Introduction to Computational Science (Advanced)
Students in the Faculty of Education will be interested in these specific units:
- EDUH1017: Sports Mechanics is for students in BEd (Secondary) (Human Movement and Health Education)
- EDUF1017: Science Foundations 2 - Physics Phenomena is a module on basic physics for students in BEd (Primary).
Intermediate (2nd year)
Consider a year off studying between 2nd and 3rd year with the Year in Industry Program.
Senior (3rd year)
Honours (4th Year)
Talented Student Program
If you have a high ATAR (or equivalent) then there is a special physics program for you!
International Exchange Program
Consider spending part of your degree studying overseas.
Other Major
Nanoscience
A Science major including a choice of units offered by Physics, Chemistry and Mechanical Engineering.
More Physics Information
School of Physics FAQ
School of Physics Scholarships and Prizes
Faculty of Science/University Course Information
On-line Unit of Study Handbook
To look for brief details about any unit of study you will need to know either the name (e.g. Physics 1 Fundamentals) or its unit code (e.g. PHYS 1002).
Information for Future Students on Sciences courses
University Information for Future Students
University Information for INTERNATIONAL Undergraduate Students
Ideas from the Science Faculty to match your Talents to Employers' Expectations
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