- Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.
However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.
Bachelor of Science (Physics)
Course Structure
To complete the Bachelor of Science (Physics) students are required to complete:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| PHYS141 | Fundamentals of Physics A | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH187 | Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS142 | Fundamentals of Physics B | 6 | Spring |
| MATH188 | Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS114 | Analysis and modelling of physical systems | 6 | Spring |
| Plus 3 Elective subjects | 18 | Autumn, Spring | |
| Year 2 | |||
| PHYS205 | Advanced Modern Physics | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH201 | Multivariate and Vector Calculus | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS215 | Vibrations, Waves & Optics | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH202 | Differential Equations: Analysis and Applications | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS235 | Mechanics & Thermodynamics | 6 | Spring |
| MATH203 | Linear Algebra and Groups | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS225 | Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics | 6 | Spring |
| Elective | 6 | Spring | |
| Year 3 | |||
| PHYS305 | Quantum Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS325 | Electromagnetism | 6 | Autumn |
| Plus TWO of the following subjects: | |||
| PHYS335 | Classical Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS356 | Physics of Detectors and Imaging | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS390 | Relativity, Astrophysics, and Cosmology | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| PHYS375 | Nuclear Physics | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS385 | Statistical Mechanics | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS396 | Electronic Materials | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS402 | Atmospheric Remote Sensing and Inverse Methods | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS403 | Physics of Atmospheres and Oceans | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| Plus an additional 24 credit points of subjects taken from the Science or Engineering Schedules | |||
| Recommended Physics Electives | |||
| PHYS154 | Energy, Climate Change and Human Society | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS155 | Introduction to Biomedical Physics | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS233 | Introduction to Environmental Physics | 6 | Autumn |
Pathway to Physics Honours
Students who wish to continue into Honours in Physics, further study in Physics, or just wish to complete additional Physics subjects, should complete the program of study below. It consists of subjects from the Physics major plus additional subjects.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS295 | Astronomy - Concepts of the Universe | 6 | Spring |
| MATH204 | Complex Variables and Group Theory | 6 | Spring |
| MATH301 | Complex Analysis | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| PHYS356 | Physics of Detectors and Imaging | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS375 | Nuclear Physics | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS385 | Statistical Mechanics | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS396 | Electronic Materials | 6 | Spring |
| Plus ONE of the following subjects: | |||
| PHYS335 | Classical Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS390 | Relativity, Astrophysics, and Cosmology | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| Plus ONE elective | |||
| Recommended Physics Electives | |||
| PHYS154 | Energy, Climate Change and Human Society | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS155 | Introduction to Biomedical Physics | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS233 | Introduction to Environmental Physics | 6 | Autumn |
Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Last reviewed: 12 December, 2018