Bachelor of Science (Physics)
Overview
Science holds the key to many of the challenges – pandemics, climate change, antibiotic resistance – that threaten the world today. With the UTS Bachelor of Science, students can take their place at the forefront of a profession with the power to build resilience in both humanity and the planet.
This flagship degree has been designed with flexibility in mind: with eight majors to choose from and extensive elective blocks on offer, students can build a degree that’s uniquely theirs. In their first year, they gain access to what we call the ‘scientist’s toolkit’, a series of core subjects designed to help them critically analyse the ways in which science can help solve global problems.
From there, they can dive into specialist science subjects in their chosen major, working in world-class facilities and on industry-standard equipment. Our practice-based learning approach means students learn by doing, translating scientific theory into real-world practice. But they don’t just do it in the classroom: extensive professional experiences, from internships and field trips to global exchange placements, help bring their learning to life.
At UTS, we believe science is about more than just what happens in the lab. Bachelor of Science students pair the study of in-depth scientific subjects with the development of crucial professional skills – inquiry, reflection, innovation and communication – that prepare them for a diverse and thriving career.
Physics major
This major is focused on the fundamental phenomena that make up the universe. With an emphasis on devices, application, and fabrication, curriculum introduces students to the theories that underpin transformational technologies like optical fibre and satellite communications, solar energy, battery technology, green energy and more. Students can tailor their qualification with a choice of three sub-majors in Mathematics, Chemistry or Engineering and work on real-world research projects in professional science laboratories, including the world-standard Microstructural Analysis Unit.
Majors
Areas of study
R&D, instrumentation, finance, IT, health and education. They can work as physicists, material engineers or scientists, research scientists, quantum application specialists, data scientists, opto-mechanical researchers, ultra-cold atom scientists, nanofabrication engineers or semiconductor engineers.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Physicist, imaging specialist, nanotechnologist, optical physicist, noise consultants, materials scientist, energy and sustainability researcher, science teacher, academic. Graduates can find work in the communications and instrumentation industry, alternative energy sources, design of optical and electronic devices and publicly funded research at universities and organisations including CSIRO and ANSTO as well as regulatory authorities.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 97.05 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 75.95 | 79.9 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 69.3 | 72 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Technology, Sydney website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
University of Technology, Sydney
Campus
City
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Science
Indicative ATAR
69.30
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: 6 years
Course Link
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