This three-year undergraduate degree will give you the skills to become a science innovator in an ever-evolving job market. You might develop new technologies, treat diseases, protect the environment, or address many other problems that require expert scientific minds. You'll learn how to collect, analyse and understand data, gathering a practical toolkit of knowledge. Our students are ready to leap into the careers of the future, and change New Zealand—and the world—for the better. As a Bachelor of Science (BSc) student at Victoria, you’ll absorb knowledge, observe phenomena, experiment with ideas and maybe even be part of making new discoveries. If you have a natural curiosity—always questioning how stuff works, discovering new things and solving problems—join us at the number-one ranked university in New Zealand for research quality. 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.