What will I learn?
This double degree gives you the opportunity to study science before undertaking dentistry. Designed for high school leavers who have achieved outstanding results, you will study a three-year undergraduate science degree, followed by the four-year Doctor of Dental Medicine. With a deeper understanding of the scientific fundamentals that underpin dentistry, you will graduate prepared for a rewarding career. The Doctor of Dental Medicine offers you the opportunity to develop skills through practice-based learning and will expose you to new dental technologies and research. You will learn to draw on evidence to treat patients effectively and respond to the changing oral health needs in the community. We offer the latest facilities, internationally acclaimed academics and the opportunity for patient care from early in your degree.Study physics and you'll not only become a good scientist, you'll also have a degree in how to solve problems. You'll learn how to design and conduct experiments and how to analyse the results. Physics explores the fundamental structure of the universe, starting with the smallest subatomic particles. It has provided the foundation for much modern technology, from smartphones and tablet computers to medical imaging equipment. Our physics students learn from internationally recognised experts, contribute to original research, and become part of our community of scientists. We offer comprehensive programs that cover the basic physics concepts and key ideas in modern physics. Our courses are flexible, allowing you to study topics that interest you most.Physics is a generalist major that, instead of preparing you for a narrow career path in just one area, allows you great freedom of choice in your ultimate employment. This may appeal to students who have not yet committed themselves to one career choice. Physics graduates receive excellent training for hundreds of careers: jobs requiring critical reasoning, logical thought, data analysis, teamwork and problem solving are commonly filled by physics graduates. Recent graduates have found employment in companies such as Google, Microsoft, Intersect Australia, Telstra, BHP Billiton, Canon and research organisations such as CSIRO, ANSTO, DST and NASA. Among Sydney physics graduates you will find chief executives and senior managers, entrepreneurs, patent attorneys, software engineers, consultants, astronomers, geophysicists, actuaries, quantitative analysts, data scientists, meteorologists, museum curators, science communicators and research scientists.
