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 application of the laws of physics to areas such as astrophysics, biology, quantum computing, solid state physics and theoretical physics.

Studying Physics at UNSW

Undergraduate students can study a major in Physical Science within a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (International) degree program, or a major in Physics within a Bachelor of Advanced Science degree. These majors are also available to study in dual degrees (for example Engineering/Science). Physics is also offered at a postgraduate level, with PhD (Research); Masters in Science (Research); Master of Philosophy (Research) degree programs available, as well as Graduate Diplomas. Please refer to the table below for a complete list.



Physical Science can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Stream
3154 Actuarial Studies / Science Major PHYSK13154
3457 Music / Science Major PHYSK13457
3529 Commerce/Science Major PHYSK13529
3563 Economics / Science Major PHYSK13563
3611 Science / Aerospace Eng Major PHYSK13611
3651 Software Engineering/Science Major PHYSK13651
3655 PV and Solar Energy/Science Major PHYSK13655
3658 Renewable Energy/Science Major PHYSK13658
3711 Mechanical & Manf Eng/Science Major PHYSK13711
3725 Electrical Engineering/Science Major PHYSK13725
3726 Computer Engineering/Science Major PHYSK13726
3730 Civil Engineering/Science Major PHYSK13730
3925 Science and Business Major PHYSK13925
3930 Science/Arts Major PHYSK13930
3937 Science/Social Rsch & Policy Major PHYSK13937
3970 Science Major PHYSK13970
3983 Science/Computer Science Major PHYSK13983
3987 Science (International) Major PHYSK13987
4076 Science/Education (Secondary) Major PHYSK14076
4770 Science / Law Major PHYSK14770
4772 Science and Business / Law Major PHYSK14772
   

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Physics can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Stream
3448 Music/Science Honours PHYSBH3448
3449 Music/Science(Advanced) Honours PHYSBH3449
3458 Music / Advanced Science Major PHYSB13458
3529 Commerce/Science Honours PHYSAH3529
3566 Economics / Science (Adv Sc) Major PHYSB13566
3641 Telecommunications/Science Major PHYSB13641
3711 Mechanical & Manf Eng/Science Honours PHYSBH3711
3726 Computer Engineering/Science Honours PHYSBH3726
3930 Science/Arts Honours PHYSBH3930
3931 Advanced Science/Arts Major
Honours
PHYSB13931
PHYSBH3931
3936 Adv Science/Social Science Major PHYSB13936
3938 Adv Science/Soc Rsch & Policy Major PHYSB13938
3941 Advanced Science / Engineering Major PHYSB13941
3970 Science Honours PHYSBH3970
3972 Advanced Science Major
Honours
PHYSB13972
PHYSBH3972
3978 Computer Science Double Major PHYSBD3978
3983 Science/Computer Science Honours PHYSBH3983
3997 Science (Advanced) (Hons)/Law Major PHYSB13997
4770 Science / Law Honours PHYSBH4770
   

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