Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce - Physics

Curtin University

Enhance your career opportunities by combining high-level scientific and analytical skills with knowledge of the practical applications in the business world. This double degree enables you to gain knowledge in a scientific discipline and develop strong foundational business skills. It will prepare you to fulfil the financial potential of scientific discoveries and apply commercial knowledge in research environments. You’ll learn to generate solutions to complex scientific, business and commercial problems. At Curtin, a wealth of industry expertise is at your fingertips. You could increase your professional prospects through internships, networking events, training sessions, guest lectures and real-world projects. Develop real-world experience before you graduate. Learn how work-integrated learning helps you build career skills and connect with industry early. This Physics double degree major will interest students who are fascinated by fundamental questions about the physical structure and functions of the universe, what it consists of and how it works. Physics attempts to answer questions about things such as the intricate structure of matter and the nature of radiation and how they interact with each other. It also seeks to explain relationships between the smallest and largest structures, between forces, and energy in the Universe. Students will gain a large number of practical skills such as planning and conducting physical science experiments, real world computation and quantitative problem solving, and scientific communication, which find application in a wide range of careers.

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