Bachelor of Science
Majoring in Physics
65.0
Choose your major
Applied Mathematics
Explore how mathematical and numerical methods deepen our understanding of real-world phenomena and behaviours with the Applied Mathematics major.
Biochemistry
Explore the fundamental nature of matter and how it can be applied to a range of industries and medical investigations with the Biochemistry major.
Biotechnology
Uncover a career path of enormous potential at the intersection of biology and technology and play your role in making better healthcare, products and business practices a reality.
Chemistry
Discover the myriad applications of chemistry, including forensic and environmental science, polymer formation, water analysis, creation of new materials, and agricultural and analytical chemistry.
Environmental Science
In the Environmental Science major, you’ll study the relationship between local, global, social and ecological issues as taught by leading experts in the field.
Physics
Discover classical and modern physics, astrophysics, nanoscience, experimental physics and more with a major in Physics.
Overview
Experiential learning meets industry-relevant skills in the Bachelor of Science. With guaranteed industry experience, lab access in your first year and small, hands-on classes, you’ll be using the tools of your field and building a tightknit cohort from day one.
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Your major
Discover classical and modern physics, astrophysics, nanoscience, experimental physics and more with a major in Physics. Experiential learning combines with industry participation to give you a rounded understanding of the essentials of physics. You’ll gain hands-on industry experience and the opportunity to join the Australian Institute of Physics upon graduation.
Your industry experience
Build up your CV with real industry experience while you study through our Work Integrated Learning programs, which are a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees and can include placements, internships or industry-linked projects. In this degree, you'll apply your learning in three professionally focused, industry-linked projects.
Skills you’ll learn
- Conducting experiments and modelling results
- Analysing and solving problems
- Coding in Python
- Researching and gathering information
- Producing technical reports
- Teamwork
Your career opportunities
- Research and development physicist
- Financial modeller and forecaster
- Medical physicist
- Meteorologist and climate modeller
- Astrophysicist
- Data analyst
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Professional accreditations
*This accreditation is only for students who complete a Major in Physics, in conjunction with the Higher Mathematics Minor
Why Swinburne?
Top 200 for Physics
Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 2023Ranked Top 200 in Physical Sciences
Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 2023Ranked Top 150 in Computer Science
Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 202384.8% graduate satisfaction for overall experience
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"I knew that I wanted to study physics, but I was never sure of the exact direction. Swinburne allowed me to dive deep into astrophysics right from the start and get hands-on experience."
Jacqui , Bachelor of Science (Physics) (Alumna)
