
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Majoring in Physics
Dunedin, New Zealand
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Majoring in Physics
The Bachelor of Science (BSc) is a three-year undergraduate degree which enables each student to develop his or her own interests in a science subject (science major) and related subjects. Students have the flexibility to combine their major subject with other science subjects, as well as subjects from other disciplines across the University.
Why study Physics?
Learning how the physical world works is fascinating. It is also useful. Physics will hone your thinking ability, and help you to develop high level analytical and problem solving skills. In Otago’s Physics department you will get to study with some of the country’s top physicists. Our research informed teaching draws from a broad spectrum of expertise areas including geophysics, optics, energy science, atomic physics, electronics, and quantum theory.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
100-level
- Fundamentals of Physics I or PHSI 191 Biological Physics
- Fundamentals of Physics II
- Fundamentals of Modern Mathematics 1
- Fundamentals of Modern Mathematics 2
200-level
- Classical and Quantum Mechanics
- Electromagnetism
- One of
- Environmental Physics
- Experimental Physics 1
- Thermoprocesses 1
- One of
- Linear Algebra
- Calculus of Several Variables
300-level
- Experimental Physics II
- Three of
- Quantum, Atomic and Particle Physics
- Mathematical Physics
- Thermal Condensed Matter Physics
- Waves in Physical Systems
- Computational Physics
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
An Otago degree in Physics will give you multiple future options. You could work in high-tech areas such as electronics, laser technology, smart materials, healthcare, analytics, or telecommunications.
You might find yourself working for a company developing new products or services, relying on your know-how to come to grips with the complex physical problems of the real world. By combining your study of Physics with another subject you could move into any number of specialist fields. For example, a Physics degree with particular emphasis in acoustics, combined with a music degree, might lead you to becoming an acoustics expert for a construction or architectural company.
You might move into medical physics, working on such techniques as radiotherapy and solar phototherapy. You could work at a hospital, becoming involved in important health initiatives, such as improving or evaluating a public health screening program. If you choose to continue in Physics and physics research, you might move into areas such as atomic and laser research or energy management.
Program delivery
Application details
Applicants must apply online. They should also attach all the necessary supporting documents which includes scanned copies of their official high school or foundation transcripts (awards gained, marks, grades); scanned copies of the relevant official transcripts of previous university study; and provide proof of their identity: this is usually achieved by providing a certified copy of the personal details page of their passport or a birth certificate (in English). Applicants may also be required to submit an Educational Credential Evaluators report (ECE). As soon as applicants have completed their online application, their proof of identity document must be posted to International Office, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand. International student applications for semester 1/summer school study close: Oct-31; Semester 2 study close: Apr-30.