If you’re fascinated by movement, energy and the physical world, delve into the world of physics and set yourself up to solve problems across a range of industries.  

Learn about mechanics and waves, quantum theory, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, the physics of materials and applications of nanotechnology. This knowledge will allow you to solve problems across industries, from applying physics to human movement and medicine, to improving defence capabilities, to understanding nanostructures that can improve the materials we use.

You’ll develop advanced skills in applied mathematics and chemistry, and a range of problem-solving and analytical skills that are in high demand with employers.

6 reasons to study Physics and Nanotechnology at Murdoch

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• Become a problem solver and apply your physics knowledge across a range of industries including astronomy, energy, medicine, manufacturing and finance and economics.
• You’ll graduate with highly transferable skills such as programming, computational and numeric skills.
• Learn from lecturers with expertise in Nanotechnology, Surface Physics and Biophysics.
• Have the opportunity to participate in international work experience programs such as the Future Physicist International Summer Camp in China.
• Access great scholarships like the Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship Program.

What you’ll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

• experimental physics and nanotechnology
• electromagnetism
• physics of materials
• energy, mass and flow
• applications of nanotechnology.

Pursue a career in a wide variety of fields in areas such as pure research, research and development, education, strategy, quantitative analysis, quality control, health and medical physics, environmental monitoring, meteorology and astronomy.

Careers could include:

• Biostatistician
• Quantitative Modeller
• Meteorologist
• Financial Analyst/Actuary
• Statistician or Mathematician.

You could work in a range of industries including universities, government institutions and private companies.

Professional recognition

This degree has been accredited by the Australian Institute of Physics. When you graduate, you can apply to the Academic Chair to become a member of the Australian Institute of Physics and the Institute of Physics in the UK.