Course details

Summary

The Bachelor of Science is a three-year undergraduate degree designed to inspire you and provide the skills and knowledge you need to work in one of the many exciting fields of science. Get your degree from the number-one ranked university in New Zealand for research quality. You'll absorb knowledge, observe phenomena, experiment with ideas and maybe even be part of making new discoveries. Scientific knowledge is powerful and reliable. It can be used to develop new technologies, treat diseases, protect the environment and address many other sorts of problems. Be part of something that can change the world for the better.

This major focuses on how physics concepts and techniques can be used in technology - work with equipment like lasers and semiconductors and delve into areas like nanoscience and quantum optics. You'll have the flexibility to focus on related areas that interest you, so you might combine Applied Physics with Chemistry, Computer Science, Geophysics, Architecture or Teaching.

Course Structure

For this degree you'll need to:

Complete at least 360 points, of which:

• At least 270 points must be from courses listed for the BSc
• At least 210 points must be from 200 and 300-level courses, including:
• At least 150 points must be from courses listed for the BSc
• At least 75 points must be from 300-level courses listed for the BSc

Courses listed for other degrees may be counted as being BSc courses, including:

• A maximum of 30 points if taken to satisfy a BSc major
• A maximum of 30 points if taken to satisfy a second major from another first degree at this university
• A maximum of 60 points across both these categories
• Complete one course in MATH, PHYS, QUAN, STAT (or an approved equivalent) at any level
• Complete one approved course that demonstrates competency in oral and written communications

In addition to the degree requirements, for this major you'll need to complete:

Four course at 100 level:

• Calculus 1B (MATH 142)
• Algebra (MATH 151)
• Physics 1A (PHYS 114)
• Physics 1B (PHYS 115)

Four courses at 200 level:

Two courses from PHYS 200-299

Two further courses from:

• ECEN 202-204
• Multivariable Calculus (MATH 243)
• Modelling with Differential Equations (MATH 244)
• PHYS 200-299

Four courses at 300 level:

• Topics in Applied Physics (PHYS 343)
• Either Embedded Systems (ECEN 301) or Analogue Electronics (ECEN 303)
• One further course from PHYS 300-399
• One further approved course from PHYS 300-399 (or a related subject)

At the end of your three-year BSc you can continue your learning with postgraduate studies. Give your career options a boost and choose from a range of postgraduate science programmes offered by Victoria.

Entry criteria

To be accepted into this degree you need:

• Achievement of the International Baccalaureate Diploma
• Successful completion of the All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) with an average of 75 per cent or higher overall
• Successful completion of the India School Certificate (ISC) with an average of 75 per cent or higher overall

Other English Language requirements:

• TOEFL: minimum overall score of 80 (internet-based test)
• Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 58 (with a 'Communicative score' of not less than 50)
• EPP: minimum final scores of 4,4,4,3
• A grade of 65% or higher in English in the AISSC or ISC.