Bachelor of Science - Physics Major 2021
Physics is available as a minor, major and extended major.
Program requirements
The program and course requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.
You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.
Students undertaking a single major must complete an additional 2 units Level 3 course from the BSc course list (to be completed as a program elective or as part of a minor), in addition to the 8 units Level 3 courses required for their single major.
What do the different requirements mean?
- Core - all students must complete this course
- Prerequisite for major - a course required for progression in this major
- Major compulsory - a course required for this major
- Major elective - required for the major, chosen from specific selection of courses
- Recommended - a course which complements the major, but can be substituted for an elective
Students commencing in Semester 2 (July intake)
The study planners provided outline the order of courses to be completed from semester 1 to semester 2. The planners identify semester offerings and in many instances, will be the same for students commencing the program from semester 2. You should check the course offerings to ensure that you are completing the courses in a way that ensures your progression in the program.
If the course sequencing in the planner does not work for you, please contact the School or book an appointment with an academic advisor to obtain individual advice.
Year 1
Students who have not successfully completed Queensland Senior Physics (or equivalent) should complete PHYS1171 in their first semester as an elective course.
Students completing the Physics major or extended major must also complete MATH1051/MATH1071, MATH1052/MATH1072, MATH2001, and MATH2100 in the Applied Mathematics minor.
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| BSc core courses - complete 4 units | |
| SCIE10001 Theory & Practice in Science | [ STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data OR STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data ] |
| Prerequisite course for major - complete 2 units | |
| PHYS1001 Mechanics & Thermal Physics | Refer to Semester 1 for prerequsite course for major. |
| Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units | |
| Refer to Semester 2 for compulsory course for major. | PHYS1002 Electromagnetism & Modern Physics |
| Compulsory courses for Applied Mathematics Minor - complete 4 units | |
| [ MATH10511 Calculus & Linear Algebra I OR MATH1071 Advanced Calculus & Linear Algebra I ] | [ MATH10521 Multivariate Calculus & Ordinary Differential Equations OR MATH1072 Advanced Multivariate Calculus & Ordinary Differential Equations ] |
| Elective courses - choose 4 units | |
2 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | 2 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BSc course list for course selection. |
Additional information:
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
Year 2
Students completing the Physics major or extended major must also complete MATH1051/MATH1071, MATH1052/MATH1072, MATH2001, and MATH2100 in the Applied Mathematics minor.
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory courses for major - complete 6 units | |
| PHYS2020 Thermodynamics & Condensed Matter Physics | PHYS2041 Quantum Mechanics I |
| PHYS2055 Fields in Physics I | |
| Compulsory courses for Applied Mathematics Minor - complete 4 units | |
| MATH20011 Calculus & Linear Algebra II | MATH2100 Applied Mathematical Analysis |
| Elective courses - choose 6 units | |
2 units program elective or general elective Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | 4 units program elective or general elective Refer to BSc course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
Year 3
Students undertaking a single major must complete an additional 2 units Level 3 course from the BSc course list (to be completed as a program elective or as part of a minor), in addition to the 8 units Level 3 courses required for their single major.
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory courses for major - complete 8 units | |
| PHYS3040 Quantum Mechanics II | PHYS3020 Statistical Mechanics |
| PHYS3051 Fields in Physics II | PHYS3900 Perspectives in Physics Research |
| Elective courses - choose 8 units | |
4 units program elective or general elective Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | 4 units program elective or general elective Refer to BSc course list for course selection. |