Gain a solid foundation in physics and cutting-edge materials. The degree prepares you to understand physics and materials at a deeper level, apply scientific principles in a materials context, appreciate experiment design and execution, and use scientific instruments commonly used in physics and materials. What you will study First year A typical first year may include: core topics in mathematics, fundamental physics, engineering physics and materials, and the nature of science a selection of elective topics. Second year A typical second year may include: core topics in several variable calculus, thermodynamics and electromagnetic waves, quantum concepts, classical physics, linear algebra and differential equations, and analysis of engineering systems a selection of elective topics. Third year A typical third year may include: core topics in partial differential equations, nuclear and statistical physics, cosmology and optoelectronics, quantum physics, complex analysis, and thermodynamics and energy systems a selection of elective topics. Honours year A typical honours year may include: a major energy and advanced materials research thesis allowing high-performing students to progress to a higher degree by research further development of professional skills, particularly those relevant to research and development. Your career Diverse employment opportunities exist in a range of areas such as optics and photonics, telecommunications, micro-electronics, nano-electronics, instrumentation development, acoustics and geophysics. Potential occupations include: fibre optics designer electronic device developer focused ion-beam scientist electronics technologist/electronics engineer process validation group scientist. Potential employers include: Defence Science and Technology Group ANSTO CSIRO Department of Industry, Innovation and Science BAE Systems