Stream

Physical Science - PHYSK13651

Stream Summary

Faculty: SCI - Faculty of Science

School: School of Physics

Contact: http://www.phys.unsw.edu.au/

Program: 3651 - Software Engineering/Science

Award(s):

Bachelor of Science (Major)

Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions

Stream Outline

Physics is the study of the laws of nature that govern the behaviour of the universe, from the smallest sub-atomic particles to the universe itself. It applies these laws to the solution of practical and theoretical problems and to the development of new technologies.

Stream Structure

A major in Physical Science is comprised of 78 units of credit of courses as follows:

Stage 1

Stage 2
  • 3 UOC level II or III MATH or PHYS course
  • 12 UOC level II or III PHYS course

Stage 3
18 UOC of level III PHYS courses

Note: Students who wish to take honours in Physics should take 24 UOC of level III PHYS courses which include:

Notes

Students who are completing the Bachelor Science (majoring in Physical Science) in concurrent mode with a Bachelor of Engineering will need to substitute some level II courses in the Engineering program. For more information see this document: Mathematics in BE BSc Programs or contact the School of Mathematics and Statistics.

Honours

For further information on Honours in Physics, please see the Physics Honours entry in this Handbook.
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