The world has big questions. Physics has the answers
Physics
Study the fundamental phenomena, forces and particles that make up the universe. With an emphasis on materials and fabrication, our Physics courses will prepare you to develop transformational theories and technologies that could change the way we live.
With the Bachelor of Science (Physics), you can combine specialist study in quantum and computational physics, advanced materials and more with a sub-major in Chemistry, Engineering or Maths. Looking for a broad-based science degree? Design your own course with the Bachelor of Science (Flexible) and combine the study of physics and other science subjects to create your dream degree.
Just like the secrets of the universe, your career options will be vast — work as a physicist, materials or nanofabrication engineer or a data or research scientist, among others.
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COMBINED DEGREES
Choose from Business, International Studies, Sustainability & Environment, Creative Intelligence & Innovation, Engineering or Law and gain two qualifications in one when you combine your science and maths degree with another UTS degree.
Why UTS Physics?
More than a theoretical degree. Work on real-world research projects in professional science laboratories, including the world-standard Microstructural Analysis Unit.
A career that can take you anywhere. UTS Physics graduates are inventive, analytical and big-picture thinkers who can use data and creativity to solve complex challenges — skills that benefit science professions and beyond.
Learn from the leaders. Study under the guidance of leading academics who participate in world-class physics research, including at the Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-optical Systems and the Sydney Quantum Academy.
“I choose to study science at UTS because not only could I study the degree that I wanted but it was the best option in the best location. I was able to study what I wanted and be close to home.”
-Madeline, Physics student
At UTS, we're very excited to have the first undergraduate major in quantum technology.
So that's our new Bachelor of Advanced Science in Quantum Technology, which has just opened for enrolments.
This is a rapidly growing field internationally, but also in Australia because we have a number of high tech start-ups based around universities which are really looking to hire graduates with these very advanced research and technical skills.
What we teach is fundamental problem solving skills and also a technical skills. So students can be highly competent in building their own equipment, interfacing that equipment with advanced computers, and actually doing the data analysis.
So what we do really well here at UTS is photonics and quantum photonics and quantum computing. Our research groups are absolutely on the cutting edge.
One of the great things about UTS is all of the job readying opportunities that it offers to students. When we get to the end of our degree, we have a head start to find the job that we really want to do.
Speaker1: [00:00:06] Quantum computing will affect many industries, but the process will be gradual. The first large quantum computers will have the biggest impact on industry that are already working with physical or chemical effects, that are using quantum mechanics somewhere in there. So this industry will, for example, include chemistry or advanced materials.
Speaker2: [00:00:33] Quantum mechanics is exciting because it gives us access to a world which we don't get to perceive with our usual senses, our sight, our touch, our smell. What excites me about Sydney as a hub for quantum technology is the collaboration between industry and universities. So we have over 100 quantum experts that span multinational organisations, startups.
Speaker3: [00:01:02] Universities are investing a lot of their time, effort and money into this research field.
Video supplied by the Sydney Quantum Academy
Video by Sydney Quantum Academy
