Overview

Discover the expertise of leading teachers, state-of-the-art facilities and a broad selection of science majors to suit your ambition. Practically apply your knowledge and learn on the job as you work as a scientist for a whole year – and get paid for it – with a 12-month work placement. You’ll emerge with the networks and experience to give you a competitive edge. 

Your major

Discover classical and modern physics, astrophysics, nanoscience, experimental physics and more with a major in Physics. Experiential learning combines with industry participation to give you a rounded understanding of the essentials of physics. You’ll gain hands-on industry experience and the opportunity to join the Australian Institute of Physics upon graduation.

Your industry experience

Build up your CV with real industry experience as you study with Work Integrated Learning, guaranteed for all our bachelor degrees. This Professional Degree includes a 12-month paid work placement and three industry-linked projects. Benefit from Swinburne’s industry partnerships, gain invaluable work experience and earn credit towards your degree.

Skills you’ll learn

• Conducting experiments and modelling results
• Analysing and solving problems
• Coding in Python
• Researching and gathering information
• Producing technical reports
• Teamwork

Your career opportunities

• Research and development physicist
• Financial modeller and forecaster
• Medical physicist
• Meteorologist and climate modeller
• Astrophysicist
• Data analyst