Bachelor of Mathematics – Bachelor of Science (Physics)
Bachelor of Mathematics – Bachelor of Science (Physics)
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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading Australian university with an international reputation for academic excellence. It is consistently ranked among the top Australian universities for the quality of its teaching and research. The University offers a wide range of degree programs across all levels of study – undergraduate and postgraduate coursework and research: Engineering and IT, Health Sciences and Medicine; Business and Commerce Applied and Natural Sciences; Arts, Communications and Creative Arts; Law and Education.
