Undergraduate physics

No matter which undergraduate degree you're studying, or which year you're in, there's a way for you to study physics.

Physics majors in the Bachelor of Science

We offer the following physics majors in the Bachelor of Science:

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Physics electives in the Bachelor of Science

Physics subjects can also be taken as electives to complement another Bachelor of Science major. For example, you could major in Mathematics and Statistics and complete one or more electives in physics.

See all first-year physics subjects in the University of Melbourne Handbook.

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Physics as Breadth

If you're studying an undergraduate course other than the Bachelor of Science, you can still dip into physics by studying Breadth subjects (as long as you meet any prerequisites).

See all first-year physics Breadth subjects in the University of Melbourne Handbook.

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Other options

Other options for studying physics at an undergraduate level with us are:

Scholarships

The University of Melbourne has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia. With over 1200 scholarships and prizes available for new and current students, it's more than likely there is one that you're eligible for either when you start your course or during your studies.

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