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Discipline overview
Physics helps us understand the world, ourselves and the universe in which we live. Physicists have a very solid knowledge of the physical universe and use this knowledge to explore new ideas that will advance technology, health standards, and life style.
Key employability skills
- Demonstrated problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills
- Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment
- Developed highly marketable combination of computer and instrumentation skills
Specialised areas
- Medical and Radiation Physics
- Applied Physics
- Superconductivity and Magnetism
- Thin Film Technology and Surface Science
- Terahertz Physics and Optics
- Semiconductor Devices
- Nuclear Science & Technology
- Biomolecular Physics
- Atmospheric Science
Related occupations
Find out what kinds of positions you could apply for with your major by researching some of the jobs in your field.
- University Academic/Research Staff
- R&D Industry Scientist
- Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist
- Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physicist
- Science/Physics/Math/Technology High School Teacher
- Defence Scientist
- Patent Examiner
- Experimental Scientist
- Astrophysicist
- Radiation Protection Officer
- Atmospheric Scientist
- Product Manager
- Biomolecular Physicist
- Beam Telecommunication Engineers
- Materials Scientist
- Computer Scientist
- IT Consultant
- Analyst
- Professor
- Executive Director
- Chief Operating Officer
Employers
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- Universities worldwide
- Australian & NZ Hospitals and Health Care Facilities
- Department of Defence Science and Technology (DST)
- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIRO)
- Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)
- Australian Synchrotron
- Bureau of Meteorology
- International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR)
- State Emergency Service (SES)
- Australia Telescope National Facility
- IP Australia
- High Schools/Colleges Australia-wide
- IMB Bank
- Defence and Security Amendum Ltd
- DX Solutions
- BrainLab (Germany)
- Euro Information (France)
- Jablonski Physics Services (USA)
- Petroleum Institute (UAE)
- Massachusetts General Hospital (USA)
Formal graduate programs
Make sure you consider the fast tracked career pathway programs which are offered by some large corporate organisations and government agencies.
Below are examples of graduate employers who take Electrical Engineering graduates into their graduate programs.
Professional bodies and associations
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- Australian Institute of Physics
- Australasian College of Physical Scientists & Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM)
Postgraduate study options
UOW offers postgraduate study options if you want to pursue further research or specialise through academic coursework.
If you are interested furthering your studies in your field, UOW offers:
- Master of Science (Medical Radiation Physics)
- Master of Research (Physics)
- Master of Research (Medical Radiation Physics)
- Master of Philosophy (Physics)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Radiation Physics
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Materials Science