The Physics major will provide students with a sound basis from which to pursue a broad range of careers in areas including research and development, education, and business. Graduates will gain a deep understanding of the physical world and develop skill in analysis, problem solving and critical thinking that will enable them to adapt to a wide range of tasks in research, teaching and management.

This major will integrate knowledge principally from physics and mathematics to provide students with the necessary tools to think critically about the world around them and how it works. Students should develop a range of theoretical and experimental skills that will allow them to make critical assessments, solve problems, and develop new concepts in a broad range of work environments.

With this major you might pursue careers in research and development areas including astrophysics, quantum computing, medical physics, meteorology, mining, scientific instrumentation, or synchrotron science.

Or you could consider roles in telecommunications, government, teaching, patent law, communications, or consulting within government or private enterprise.

You can find our graduates working for employers including universities, Telstra, Deloitte, ANZ, PwC, and the Defence Science and Technology Group.