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. With this major you'll get a thorough grounding in all aspects of classical and modern physics, including quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, thermal physics and condensed matter physics. In Physics, you'll study the fundamental theories developed by pioneering physicists, such as Newton, Galileo, Faraday and Maxwell. In Modern Physics you'll explore the current understanding of interactions of matter, time and space, delving into quantum mechanics and relativity. 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 60 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 courses at 100 level: Calculus 1B (MATH 142) Algebra (MATH 151) Physics 1A (PHYS 114) Physics 1B (PHYS 115) Five courses at 200 level: Multivariable Calculus (MATH 243) Relativity and Quantum Physics (PHYS 221) Electrons and Photons (PHYS 222) Classical Physics (PHYS 223) One further course from: ECEN 202-204 PHYS 200-299 Four courses at 300 level: Electromagnetism (PHYS 304) Thermal Physics (PHYS 305) Quantum Physics (PHYS 307) Solid State and Nuclear Physics (PHYS 309) 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.