卧龙岗大学

Double degrees aim to broaden a student's knowledge and skill base and improve career options in competitive, increasingly interactive fields. The programs are designed to enhance educational, academic and professional qualifications while minimising overall course costs and study time for the student.

This degree

The Bachelor of Mathematics - Bachelor of Science (Physics) provides a deeper understanding of the complementary areas of Mathematics and Physics. Graduates are particularly suited to careers involving mathematical modelling of physical systems.

Why choose this course

The School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics offers excellence in education and research, with a number of staff especially notable for their world-renowned research and competitive grant successes.

UOW Physics programs contain a significant practical component. Through experimental investigations students not only obtain direct experience of the application of the laws of nature, but they also gain experience in analogue and digital electronics, computer interfacing, and the principles of the operation of complex scientific instruments.

The University has strong research programs in fundamental physics. The Centre for Medical Radiation Physics is a world leader in its field. Many physicists at UOW work under the aegis of the Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials (ISEM). ISEM is recognized as a flagship research strength of UOW.

At UOW Physics is associated with engineering which provides industrial relevance and job opportunities. The Department operates a 0.4m telescope equipped with modern electronic cameras and photometers; and collaborates with the Illawarra Science Centre in developing an astronomy teaching program.

Career opportunities

Accountant

Analyst

Banking Associate

Business Forecaster

Financial Analyst

Investment Analyst

Mathematic Modeller

Mathematics Teacher

Meteorologists

Quantitative Trader

Risk Manager

Statistician

Stockbroker

Transport Analyst

Transport Modeller