Bachelor of Science (Physics)

Overview

Duration:
 3 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 72 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English, Maths B, Physics (or Maths C in lieu of Physics)
 
Campus:
 Townsville
 
Faculty:
 Science and Engineering
 
QTAC code:
 316061 Townsville; 326061 Cairns
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

The majority of level 2 and level 3 subjects comprising the Physics major are offered in alternate years only. This means that in order to complete the major in the minimum three years, students will need to take some level 3 subjects in their second year of study and some level 2 subjects in their third year of study.

Level 1

PH1005:03 Advanced Stream Physics

PH1007:03 Fundamental Physics

Plus

18 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Students will find CP1200:03 and CP1300:00 useful for background knowledge within the Physics major. MA1000:03 and MA1003:03 are prerequisites for level 2 Physics

Level 2

PH2002:03 Structure of Matter

PH2008:03 Thermal and Statistical Physics

PH2019:03 Introduction to Electromagnetism Optics and Thermodynamics

Plus

15 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

MA2000:03, MA2100:03 and MA2201:03 are prerequisites for level 3 Physics.

Level 3

Four subjects (12 credit points) selected from:

PH3002:03 Quantum Physics

PH3003:03 Classical Mechanics

PH3006:03 Oceanography and Meteorology

PH3019:03 Electromagnetic Phenomena

PH3025:03 Human Biomechanics 2

Plus

12 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Honours

Level 4 (Honours students only)

PH4011:12 Physics Honours Part 1 of 2

PH4012:12 Physics Honours Part 2 of 2

Note: There are other subjects available for students who wish to complete honours part-time. Students should contact the school for subject information.

Career Opportunities

Physics graduates are employed in a wide range of industrial, scientific and educational occupations in fields such as: medicine; meteorology; environmental monitoring; energy production; telecommunications; and computing. Research physicists require postgraduate qualifications and specialise in areas such as molecular physics, astronomy, marine physics, electromagnetic remote sensing, and gaseous electronics.

Professional Recognition

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in physics are eligible to apply to join the Australian Institute of Physics.

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