Undergraduate studies in Physics
Dive deep into physics with our world-class instructors. Our Bachelor of Science program provides a strong foundation for your journey.
Physics in the Bachelor of Science
With over 40 majors to choose from, the Bachelor of Science is one of the broadest undergraduate degrees around. The School of Physics offers the following majors in the Bachelor of Science:
- Physics – learn to think critically about the world and how it works and develop experimental and computational skills through studying matter and energy and their interactions.
- Mathematical Physics – combine physics and mathematics to understand the physical world and gain an introduction to advanced mathematical theory.
Get an early start on advanced study with the Laby Research Scholars Program
The Laby Research Scholars Program provides outstanding second and third year students with a supervised introduction to research in physics. As well as learning new things for the purpose of research goals, the Laby Research Scholars Program will enable you to gain workforce experience and the chance to meet, socialise and make friends with students of similar interests.
Elective and breadth study in physics
Physics subjects can be taken as electives to complement another Bachelor of Science major. Alternatively you may also enrol into our subjects as breadth study, completing your degree of choice while still immersing yourself in physics.
Explore all undergraduate physics subjects that we offer in the University of Melbourne Handbook. It will also detail any prerequisites you may need to meet.
Other study options
Whether you are preparing for tertiary study or upskilling for the modern workforce, you may study single subjects through the University of Melbourne’s Community Access Program (CAP). Learn more
