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.

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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
    Combines physics and mathematics to understand the physical world and gain an introduction to advanced mathematical theory.

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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.

View the undergraduate physics subjects that we offer in the University of Melbourne Handbook. It will also detail any prerequisites you may need to meet.

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Other study options in physics

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).

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