Bach of Advanced Sci (Hons) specialisation in Physics

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Physics is arguably the most fundamental of all sciences. If you understand the principles of physics and the laws of nature you’ll have a sharp insight into the world around you. All of modern science and technology is underpinned by physics. A degree in Physics will give you an understanding of the nature of matter as well as training in experimental methods and the mathematical analysis of physical processes.
If you’d like to better understand the nature of matter, train in experimental methods and learn more about the mathematical analysis of physical processes, then Physics might be the subject for you.
The University of Auckland is ranked first in New Zealand for physics and astronomy, and we’re also ranked 123rd in the world for the natural sciences, which includes physics.*
*science.auckland.ac.nz/excellence

Whether your interest lies in pure physics or a multidisciplinary field, postgraduate study in Physics offers you a wide-range of research options.
From inventing new kinds of lasers, creating innovative technologies to diagnose illness in living tissue, understanding the earth’s changing climate, searching for planets around distant stars, to understanding the connections between particle physics and the Big Bang - our graduates are well-equipped to work in industry and academia.
You will gain an understanding of the nature of the physical world, alongside training in experimental methods, and the mathematical analysis of physical processes.

All of modern science and technology is underpinned by physics and postgraduate study is a good foundation for a career in research, business, finance, IT and the engineering sector.

Jobs related to Physics include:

Geophysicist/field seismologist
Investment analyst
Metallurgist
Meteorologist
Nanotechnologist
Nuclear engineer
Radiation protection practitioner
Researcher
Scientific instrument manufacture
Software engineer

Complete 330 points comprising:

45 points for all Stage I Compulsory Courses, and
15 points for all Stage II Mathematics Compulsory Course, and
15 points from Stage II Mathematics Elective Courses, and
60 points for all Stage II Physics Compulsory Courses, and
60 points from Stage III Elective Courses, and
15 points for all Stage III Compulsory Course, and
75 points from Level 700 Elective Courses, and
Either:
45 points for all Dissertation - 1 Semester, or
45 points for all Dissertation - 2 Semesters

Stage I Compulsory Courses

Complete 45 points for ALL of the following:

MATHS 120 - Algebra (15 points)

MATHS 130 - Calculus (15 points)

PHYSICS 121 - Advancing Physics 2 (15 points)

Stage II Mathematics Compulsory Course

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

MATHS 250 - Algebra and Calculus 2 (15 points)

Stage II Mathematics Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

MATHS 253 - Algebra and Calculus 3 (15 points)

MATHS 260 - Differential Equations (15 points)

Stage II Physics Compulsory Courses

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following:

PHYSICS 201 - Classical and Thermal Physics (15 points)

PHYSICS 202 - Electromagnetism (15 points)

PHYSICS 203 - Relativity and Quantum Physics (15 points)

PHYSICS 244 - Electronics and Imaging (15 points)

Stage III Elective Courses

Complete exactly 60 points from the following:

PHYSICS 331 - Classical Mechanics and Electrodynamics (15 points)

PHYSICS 332 - Fluid Mechanics (15 points)

PHYSICS 333 - Lasers and Electromagnetic Waves (15 points)

PHYSICS 334 - Statistical Physics and Condensed Matter (15 points)

PHYSICS 335 - Quantum Mechanics (15 points)

PHYSICS 340 - Electronics and Signal Processing (15 points)

PHYSICS 356 - Particle Physics and Astrophysics (15 points)

PHYSICS 371 - Special Topic (15 points)

Stage III Compulsory Course

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

PHYSICS 390 - Experimental Physics (15 points)

Level 700 Elective Courses

Complete exactly 75 points from the following:

PHYSICS 703 - Advanced Quantum Mechanics (15 points)

PHYSICS 715 - Directed Study (15 points)

PHYSICS 741 - Advanced Classical Mechanics and Electrodynamics (15 points)

PHYSICS 742 - Advanced Statistical Mechanics and Condensed Matter (15 points)

PHYSICS 743 - Waves and Potentials (15 points)

PHYSICS 746 - Relativistic Quantum Mechanics and Field Theory (15 points)

PHYSICS 748 - General Relativity (15 points)

PHYSICS 751 - Special Topic (15 points)

PHYSICS 752 - Photonics (15 points)

PHYSICS 753 - The Dynamic Universe (15 points)

PHYSICS 754 - Condensed Matter Physics (15 points)

PHYSICS 757 - Quantum Optics and Quantum Information (15 points)

PHYSICS 780 - Advanced Imaging Technologies (15 points)

Dissertation - 1 Semester

Complete 45 points for ALL of the following:

PHYSICS 786 - BAdvSci(Hons) Dissertation in Physics (45 points)

Dissertation - 2 Semesters

Complete 45 points for ALL of the following:

PHYSICS 786A - BAdvSci(Hons) Dissertation in Physics (15 points)

PHYSICS 786B - BAdvSci(Hons) Dissertation in Physics (30 points)