Bachelor of Science (Physics and Mathematics)
University of Wollongong - Wollongong
Overview
The Physics and Mathematics major provides you with a deeper understanding of the complementary areas of physics and mathematics. Physics is a fundamental science and the foundation of engineering and other applied sciences. Physicists contribute solutions in a broad range of areas, from everyday concerns in public health and safety to cutting edge advances – such as the discovery of gravitational waves and quantum computing 'supremacy'. UOW Physics teaches you highly transferable skills that enable analysis and optimisation across many industries. You’ll learn problem-solving, critical-thinking and analytical skills that are in demand across all government and private sectors.
The University of Wollongong collaborates widely with Australian and international science communities including other universities, CSIRO, ANSTO, the Bureau of Meteorology, federal and state government departments and international networks. When you study at UOW you join a vibrant community made up of leading fundamental physics and medical radiation physics researchers and teachers.
You'll be part of the highly regarded UOW School of Physics that is ranked 'above world standard performance' by Excellence in Research for Australia in Condensed Matter Physics and Medical Radiation Physics.
Majors
Areas of study
Electricity and magnetism, quantum and statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, vibrations, waves and optics. These subjects will be underpinned and complemented by advanced mathematics subjects.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Physicist in hospitals, meteorologist, aerospace and satellite communication firms, industry, government and university, teaching, scientific communication, materials science, engineering, nanotechnology.
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 2022.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 95.2 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 87.2 | 91.6 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 78 | 84 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Wollongong 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 Wollongong
Campus
Wollongong
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Science
Indicative ATAR
78.00
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 266
- Campuses
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Sydney CBD UOW Batemans Bay UOW Bega UOW Shoalhaven UOW South Western Sydney UOW Southern Highlands UOW Southern Sydney Wollongong Wollongong or Online
Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at University of Wollongong. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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