Degrees that teach Physics
Around 120 undergraduate degrees in Australia include physics, spanning 8 fields and 17 universities. Approximate and generalised, not official.
Fields that cover physics
- Science — 68 degrees
- Engineering — 30 degrees
- Medicine & Dentistry — 8 degrees
- Computing & IT — 5 degrees
- Allied Health — 4 degrees
- Education & Teaching — 3 degrees
- Architecture & Built Environment — 1 degrees
- Agriculture & Environment — 1 degrees
Universities teaching physics
| University | State | Programs | Focus areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtin University | WA | 34 | physics, mathematics, earth sciences, applied physics |
| University of Wollongong | NSW | 16 | physics, calculus, engineering, engineering design |
| The University of Adelaide | SA | 13 | physics, chemistry, earth sciences, geology |
| UNSW Sydney | NSW | 13 | physics, professional practice, work placement, research projects |
| Swinburne University of Technology | VIC | 9 | physics, chemistry, mathematics, work placement |
| University of Newcastle | NSW | 7 | physics, environmental science, mathematics, biology |
| Monash University | VIC | 6 | physics, biology, chemistry, engineering |
| Edith Cowan University | WA | 4 | physics, engineering, engineering design, applied mathematics |
| The University of Melbourne | VIC | 3 | physics, medical sciences, mathematics, biomedical engineering |
| University of Tasmania | TAS | 3 | mathematics, physics, marine science, oceanography |
| Charles Sturt University | NSW | 2 | chemistry, physics, biology, geology |
| RMIT University | VIC | 2 | physics, applied mathematics, applied physics, spatial sciences |
| The University of Queensland | QLD | 2 | physics, mathematics, engineering, calculus |
| The University of Sydney | NSW | 2 | physics, mathematics, engineering, applied physics |
| University of Technology Sydney | NSW | 2 | physics, analytical chemistry, chemistry, quantum mechanics |
| Griffith University | QLD | 1 | environmental science, physics, biochemistry, chemistry |
| University of New England | NSW | 1 | applied mathematics, chemistry, applied physics, physics |
Frequently asked questions
Which degrees teach physics?
Around 120 undergraduate degrees in Australia include physics, across fields like Science, Engineering, Medicine & Dentistry, Computing & IT.
Which universities teach physics?
About 17 universities, including Curtin University, University of Wollongong, The University of Adelaide, UNSW Sydney, Swinburne University of Technology.
Approximate, not official.