Bachelor of Science (Physics)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Physics at UniSQ equips graduates with a deep understanding of the laws and principles governing the natural world. With a flexible curriculum, students can tailor their degree by combining their Physics major with minors or electives in fields such as Mathematics & Statistics or Astronomical and Space Sciences. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through access to the university's observatory, solar equipment, and high-performance computing resources, preparing graduates for careers in scientific research, industry, and teaching.

Program Outline

Graduate ready to work at the forefront of science and technology with broad and transferrable numerical, critical analysis and problem-solving skills. Create your unique degree and learning journey by combining your Physics major with a second major (such as Mathematics & Statistics, Environment & Sustainability, Information Technology, Astronomical and Space Sciences or Geospatial Science perhaps) or elective courses to suite your career goals. You can study our physics courses online or on-campus, full-time or part-time, allowing you great flexibility to fit in your learning with work and family commitments.

Outline:

To complete this degree students must complete 24 units.

Courses to be studied

Units Core courses 4 Physics major courses 8 A second 8-unit major + 4 electives or 2 x 4-unit minors + 4 electives or 1 x 4-unit minor + 8 electives or 12 electives 12 Total 24

Careers:

As a graduate, you may find career opportunities as a: scientist working for industry or government, technician working in a laboratory or in the field, teacher (in combination with appropriate education studies), meteorologist (subject to appropriate government training), researcher or academic (subject to appropriate postgraduate qualifications), or self-employment providing scientific and/or technical services. Apply your knowledge in a range of industries, such as computing and IT, health care and biomedical science, automotive and aerospace industries, defence, education, materials, transport, energy, space exploration, engineering, and the public sector.

Other:

Note: This major is only offered via External study but require students to come to the UniSQ Toowoomba campus for residential school courses. Due to the highly recommended on-campus residential school classes, this major is unsuitable for international students studying overseas.