The Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) degree is for high-achieving students interested in a challenging program leading to a career in scientific research. The program offers a greater degree of flexibility in program design providing an opportunity to undertake individual research subjects at 2nd, 3rd and 4th-year levels. Students are also able to participate in various enrichment activities and to develop a close association with an appropriate member of one of the faculty's research teams.
Physics Major
Physics is a fundamental science and the foundation of engineering and other applied sciences, utilised in a variety of disciplines from climate studies to financial systems. Through your physics major you will learn the basis for making, interpreting and extending observations relating to the behaviour and structure of matter.
You will study astronomy, cosmology, mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism and optoelectronics, vibrations, waves, optics, and modern, quantum and statistical mechanics, complemented by advanced mathematics subjects.
Employment areas include academic roles in tertiary education, R&D industry scientist (software and hardware), science teacher, scientist and researcher, patent examiner, management and logistics roles, and data analyst.
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Locations
Northfields Ave, Wollongong 2522
Entry Requirements
You must meet ONE of the following requirements:
Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR score 95.00 or equivalent.
RECENT SECONDARY EDUCATION
Students may gain admission to UOW on the basis of an interview and completed portfolio that meets the Australian Qualifications Framework, including portfolios from a Big Picture Education Australia school.
The minimum score for guaranteed entry (or for consideration if this course has limited places) is an ATAR-Selection Rank of 70 or an IB of 25. This includes the effect of adjustment factors.
ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE AND RECOMMENDED STUDIES
The University assumes students will have studied Mathematics and any two units of science.
Ideally, students will have studied HSC Mathematics Extension 1, Physics and Chemistry.
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING
Applicants who have completed a minimum of an AQF Certificate IV will be considered for admission to this degree.
HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY
For your application to be assessed on your university results you need to have completed at least one year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent) at a Bachelor's degree level or higher.
WORK & LIFE EXPERIENCE
Students wishing to undertake this course, but who do not meet academic requirements are advised to apply for a pathway program that UOW recognises, such as a UOW College pathway program or the TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC).
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About University of Wollongong
Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception. In those early days developing the Illawarra and its industries focused our intent and our pioneering spirit was born. From these origins, we have grown to be a diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. Our success is the creation of our people and valued partnerships, locally, regionally and internationally.
We are driven and determined, yet collegial and ethical in all that we do. We are always looking to serve our communities and share our knowledge and expertise with them for mutual betterment.
We aspire to set the standard for inclusiveness, diversity and equity. We welcome – and benefit from – the diversity of our communities within Australia and internationally. We will continue to champion Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Reconciliation.
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