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HonoursCA02 - Bachelor of Applied Physics
CA02 - Bachelor of Applied Physics
At a GlanceInformation on where the program is available, duration, units of credit as well as contacts for further information.
Aims - StructureAn outline of the programs aims, objectives and outcomes, as well as information on the structure of the program.
Course PlansA detailed list of courses and electives required to complete the program.
Career Opportunities
Due to its all-embracing nature, it is difficult to identify a single career path followed by the physicist but careers actually taken up by our graduates include: exploration geophysics, medical physics, research laboratories like CSIRO, DSTO (materials, image analysis, signal processing), higher degrees research (geophysics, astrophysics, atomic physics, surface science), tertiary and secondary education, materials evaluation, electronic design and maintenance, acoustics/environmental measurement and pollution control, laser technology, energy production processes.
About Applied Physics
Physics underpins all technology. Although it is a career that is often not explicitly recognised, applied physicists are making major contributions to many areas of science and technology. Physics is the science of matter and processes, the interaction of the physical world and the University. The skills of the applied physicists in investigating, modelling and analysing the problems of the real work are one of the corner stones of modern society.
If you're interested in the fundamental questions of life, the universe and everything, and in using your knowledge to make sure the quality of our environment is improved and our lives safe and healthy, a degree in physics may be for you.