Science is about exploring the natural world, seeking to understand its mysteries, and developing solutions to challenges we face in society. It underpins a broad spectrum of fields, including technology, environmental management, business, research, and health. By studying science, you will complement and enhance your knowledge while developing critical business and communication skills.
Physics Major
Physics underpins most aspects of modern engineering, technology, and medicine; developments in physics often drive social change. Knowledge of physics is therefore vital to understanding the world around us. Physics is needed to make new materials, monitor our environment, put satellites into orbit, harness energy, determine the strength of structures, take scans of the human body, develop faster computers, etc. The course is calculus based and covers topics from mechanics and kinematics, wave mechanics, electricity, particle physics, cosmology, and thermal physics.
Enquire now
Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Locations
10 Chittaway Rd, Ourimbah 2258
Auckland St & King St, Newcastle 2300
Entry Requirements
You must meet ONE of the following requirements:
Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR score 67.00 or equivalent.
Assumed knowledge
HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent
Recommended studies
HSC Biology or equivalent, and/or HSC Chemistry or equivalent, and/or HSC Physics or equivalent, and/or HSC Earth and Environmental Science, would be a strong advantage in this program depending on the major/s you intend to complete.
English proficiency requirements
IELTS overall minimum - 6.0
IELTS section minimum - 6.0
Course fees
Course fee
$109,752
Enquire now
Related career opportunities
This course will prepare you for the following roles.
About The University of Newcastle
A university of and for our regions, the University of Newcastle has delivered superior education and world-class research since 1965.
The spirit of looking to the future to imagine and then realise possibilities is at the essence of the University of Newcastle: our motto is ‘I look ahead’.
Legal name
University of Newcastle
More about The University of Newcastle