Stream

Physics - PHYSB13936

Stream Summary

Faculty: SCI - Faculty of Science

School: School of Physics

Contact: http://www.phys.unsw.edu.au/

Program: 3936 - Adv Science/Social Science

Award(s):

Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (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 Physics in Advanced Science programs is comprised of 90 units of credit of courses as follows:

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3
PLUS 6 UOC from:
  • Level III MATH courses totalling 6 UOC
PLUS 12 UOC of other level III PHYS or MATH courses

Honours

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