The Bachelor of Science (Professional) includes 12-month paid placement. This provides students with a broad science overview with the ability to specialise in a field of their choice through a range of Science majors. The course aims to equip students with the skills, knowledge and key theoretical insights required to work in a range of professional scientific environments. A distinctive feature of the course is the practical application of knowledge through project-based units of study.

Drawing on the expertise of leading teachers, researchers and a variety of industry experts, the course allows students to tailor their degree and develop a unique range of interdisciplinary skills. Offering a flexible range of unit combinations, the course allows students to select a professionally focused program of study. The topics covered seek to blend a range of key scientific skills and knowledge required by current and projected industry needs.

The professional industry-linked component provides students with the opportunity to gain awareness, experience, and links to industry, whilst enabling them to apply their knowledge, techniques and skills to solve industry-related problems.

Physics

Gain fundamental knowledge of classical and modern physics, astrophysics and the physics of nanoscience and technology, as well as hands-on experience in experimental physics.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

• Astrophysicist
• Renewable energy specialist
• Statistician
• Financial analyst
• Meteorologist
• Climate modeller
• Physicist

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

Depending on the choice of major, or minor studies, graduates of the Bachelor of Science may be eligible to apply for membership of the following professional societies:

• AusBiotech
• Australian and New Zealand Industrial and Applied Mathematics
• Australian Computer Society (ACS)
• Australian Institute of Physics
• Australian Mathematical Society
• Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
• Australian Society for Microbiology (ASM)
• Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC)
• Environmental Health Australia 
• Environmental Institute of Australia
• Genetics Society of AustralAsia (GSA)
• National Business Leaders Forum for Sustainable Development 
• Professionals Australia
• Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) 
• Sustainability Practitioners Association (SPA)