Bachelor of Science (Physics)

• Are you curious about how the world operates and behaviours of the universe? Physics reveals the natural laws at work around you and across the cosmos and teaches us the fundamental principles underpinning modern science.
• Graduate ready to work at the forefront of science and technology with broad and transferrable numerical, critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
• You will explore optics, photonics, modern physics, and quantum mechanics, and learn to use the tools (including mathematics), methodologies, language and conventions of physics to test and communicate ideas and explanations.
• Study Physics with UniSQ and have access to data collected from our Mt Kent Observatory, near Toowoomba, solar UV monitoring equipment at the UniSQ Toowoomba campus, and a remotely accessible High-Performance Computing to support your research training.
• 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.

After completing the Bachelor of Science, further study pathways could include the Bachelor of Science (Honours) or the Master of Science.

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.

To complete this degree students must complete 24 units.

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

All students will have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools, where you will attend face-to-face lectures and tutorials to gain practical experience, use facilities and specialist equipment, and meet staff and other students.

• Animal Science
• Astronomical & Space Sciences
• Biology
• Computing
• Environment & Sustainability
• Food Science
• Geospatial Science
• Human Physiology
• Information Technology
• Mathematics & Statistics
• Mathematics & Statistics (Extended)
• Plant Agricultural Science
• Wildlife Management
• Wine Science

• Psychology
• Psychology (Extended)

You may like to study the (insert degree) as part of a double degree to give you the flexibility tailor your degree to your ambition.

• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science

Apply via QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) if you:

• have never studied with UniSQ before, or
• are a Year 12 student, or
• want to transfer to UniSQ from another university.

If you are applying via QTAC, please check the QTAC closing dates.

You may be able to apply directly to UniSQ if you:

• are a current or previous UniSQ student returning to study with complete or incomplete qualifications (excluding Head Start students), or
• have recently graduated from TAFE.

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