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.

Science Transition workshop.

Junior (1st year)

Apart from the main Junior Physics units, you should also consider

• PHYS1500: Astronomy - Discovering the Universe
  [links to old version not CMS version]
• COSC 1001/1901 Computational Science in Matlab and COSC 1002/1902 Computational Science in C
  Students the relevant degree programs will be interested in
• 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 UAI (or equivalent) then there is a special physics program for you!

Overseas Exchange Program
Consider spending part of your degree studying overseas.

Computational Science
A Science major including Computational Science units offered by Physics.

Nanoscience
A Science major including a choice of units offered by Physics, Chemistry and Mechanical Engineering.

School of Physics FAQ

Scholarships and Prizes

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).

Science Faculty Information for Future Students

University Information for Future Students

University Information for INTERNATIONAL Undergraduate Students

Ideas from the Science Faculty to match your Talents to Employers' Expectations

More Questions about Undergraduate Physics? Contact our Prospective Student Advisor.