Bachelor of Science (Physical Sciences) - Physics

Physics is applied, interdisciplinary and connected to the systems that shape our environment and industries. The Physics major within our Bachelor of Science (Physical Sciences) helps you understand the principles of matter, energy, forces and measurement. You’ll develop the skills to apply these principles to areas such as soft matter physics, nanotechnology, functional materials, biophysics and biomaterials – fields that are central to food, agriculture, sustainability, mining, health and emerging technologies. Throughout your studies, you’ll build a strong foundation in core physics, including mechanics, energy, electromagnetism, waves, thermodynamics and modern physics. You will learn how these principles help explain not only the motion of objects or the behaviour of light and electricity, but also how materials bend, flow, conduct, absorb energy, respond to stress and interact with biological systems. Through laboratory work, modelling and problem-solving, you’ll develop the confidence to move between theory and practice. You will learn to design experiments, analyse data, work with uncertainty, use mathematical and computational tools, and think creatively about interacting physical systems.

As per normal undergraduate admission requirements. Students who have not completed the necessary mathematics or physics at WACE-level may be required to complete introductory units in first year.