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Physics
 Physics

Description

Physics 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 study of Physics also helps develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. There are diverse areas of specialisation within this area of study, including astrophysics, optoelectronics and nuclear science.

Studying Physics at UNSW

Undergraduate students can study Physics as a Major or Minor within a Bachelor of Science degree program (or combined degree programs such as Commerce/Science). Alternatively, the School of Physics offers five different study plans within the Advanced Science program (Physics, Medical Physics, Physics and Astronomy, Engineering Physics, Physics with Computer Science). Physics is also offered at a postgraduate level, with PhD (Research) and Masters (Research and/or Coursework) degree programs available as well as Graduate Diplomas and Certificates. Please refer to the table below for a complete list.



Mathematical Physics can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3931 Advanced Science/Arts Major
Honours
PHYSE13931
PHYSEH3931
3972 Advanced Science Major
Honours
PHYSE13972
PHYSEH3972
   

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Medical Physics can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3973 Adv Science (Medical Physics) Major
Honours
PHYSH13973
PHYSHH3973
   

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Physics can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3529 Commerce/Science Honours
Major
PHYSAH3529
PHYSB13529
3641 Telecommunications/Science Major PHYSA13641
3655 PV and Solar Energy/Science Major PHYSB13655
3711 Mechanical & Manf Eng/Science Minor
Major
PHYSA23711
PHYSB13711
3725 Electrical Engineering/Science Major PHYSB13725
3726 Computer Engineering/Science Major
Honours
PHYSB13726
PHYSBH3726
3821 Science/Medicine Major PHYSB13821
3930 Science/Arts Major
Honours
PHYSB13930
PHYSBH3930
3931 Advanced Science/Arts Major
Honours
PHYSB13931
PHYSBH3931
3935 Science/Social Science Major PHYSB13935
3936 Adv Science/Social Science Major PHYSB13936
3970 Science Major
Minor
Honours
PHYSB13970
PHYSB23970
PHYSBH3970
3972 Advanced Science Major
Honours
PHYSB13972
PHYSBH3972
3978 Computer Science Double Major
Minor
PHYSB13978
PHYSB23978
3983 Science/Computer Science Major PHYSB13983
3993 Communication Minor PHYSA23993
3994 Media & Communications Major
Minor
PHYSA13994
PHYSA23994
4075 Science/Education Major
Honours
PHYSB14075
PHYSBH4075
4770 Science / Law Major
Honours
PHYSB14770
PHYSBH4770
   

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Physics and Astronomy can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3972 Advanced Science Major
Honours
PHYSD13972
PHYSDH3972
   

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Physics with Astronomy can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3931 Advanced Science/Arts Major
Honours
PHYSD13931
PHYSDH3931
   

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Physics with Computer Science can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3930 Science/Arts Major
Honours
PHYSF13930
PHYSFH3930
3931 Advanced Science/Arts Major
Honours
PHYSF13931
PHYSFH3931
3972 Advanced Science Major
Honours
PHYSF13972
PHYSFH3972
4770 Science / Law Major
Honours
PHYSF14770
PHYSFH4770
   

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© The University of New South Wales (CRICOS Provider No.: 00098G), 2004-2011. The information contained in this Handbook is indicative only. While every effort is made to keep this information up-to-date, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary arrangements, programs and courses at any time without notice and at its discretion. While the University will try to avoid or minimise any inconvenience, changes may also be made to programs, courses and staff after enrolment. The University may also set limits on the number of students in a course.