Physics has also contributed to and drawn heavily on advances in engineering and technology. In recent years new technological
applications of physics have emerged in fields such as medicine, environmental studies and energy conversion.

The Murdoch University Physics programme provides the flexibility for students to study physics as a discipline or to combine it with other studies. Opportunities exist at Murdoch University for
interdisciplinary studies in areas such as biophysics, environmental physics, meteorology, health physics, scientific computing and energy studies.

The Physics programme contains a core of essential courses in
classical and modern physics, mathematics and computing. Elective courses are provided to allow for an emphasis towards either
theoretical or experimental physics and to prepare for a career in a wide variety of fields including education and basic research, applied research, environmental monitoring, meteorology, computing,
instrumentation and administration.

A stream of study in atmospheric physics or applied physics may be undertaken.

Programme structure
Part I (total points 24)
University foundation course - 3 or 6 points:
A114 Australia and its People
A107 Evolution and Change
A113 Foundations of Science and Technology
A109 Futures
A108 Life and the Universe
A110 Rationality, Conflict and Power
A105 Structure, Thought and Reality

Required courses - 12 points
M161 Calculus and Matrix Algebra
M150 Physics for Science and Engineering I
M102 Introduction to Computer Science
M151 Physics for Science and Engineering II

General electives - 9 or 12 points
May be selected from any of the courses offered at the University. Recommended
M141 Principles of Chemistry
M123 Astronomy

Part II (total points 48)
Required courses - 24 points
M261 Mathematical Methods I
M279 Mathematical Methods II
M202 Properties of Matter
M211 Quantum Theory
M321 Electromagnetism
M312 Solid and Surface Physics
M314 Nuclear and Particle Physics
M317 Statistical Mechanics

General electives - up to 24 points
May be chosen from any other courses in the University. The following courses should be considered as they are relevant to various aspects of the programme.

200-level
M214 Computing for Scientists
M221 Electronics
A203 Science, Technology and Society
M201 Thermodynamics
M205 Analysis of Experimental Data

300-level
M320 Astrophysics
M377 Applied Fourier Analysis
M318 Laboratory Computing

Atmospheric Physics stream
Required Part I courses - 15 points
M161 Calculus and Matrix Algebra
M150 Physics for Science and Engineering I
M102 Introduction to Computer Science
N102 Introduction to Environmental Science
M151 Physics for Science and Engineering II

Required Part II courses - 30 points
2nd Year:
N213 Climate and Weather
M261 Mathematical Methods
M214 Scientific Computing
M202 Properties of Matter

3rd Year:
M317 Statistical Mechanics
N217 Air Pollution Meteorology
M279 Differential Equations
N315 Environmental Modelling
M321 Electromagnetism

Recommended electives
M141 Principles of Chemistry
M211 Quantum Theory
M221 Electronics
M123 Astronomy
M205 Measurement Science
M367 Numerical Analysis
M201 Thermodynamics

Applied Physics stream
Required Part I courses - 12 points
M161 Calculus and Matrix Algebra
M150 Physics for Science and Engineering I
M102 Introduction to Computer Science
M151 Physics for Science and Engineering II

Recommended Part I elective
M141 Principles of Chemistry

Required Part II courses - 30 points
M261 Mathematical Methods
M202 Properties of Matter
M221 Electronics
M214 Scientific Computing
M211 Quantum Theory
M312 Solid and Surface Physics
M205 Measurement Science
M317 Statistical Mechanics
M321 Electromagnetism

Recommended Part II electives
M377 Applied Fourier Analysis
M318 Laboratory Computing
M279 Differential Equations
M201 Thermodynamics.

Entrance qualifications: Secondary school (to University entrance). Mature age students have alternative entry.