Physics is exciting and Griffith is a great place to study it. Physics is about unravelling the mysteries of the Universe by discovering and understanding the fundamental laws of nature that govern the behaviour of everything from a quark to a quokka. At Griffith, expert professional physicists will help you to unravel the mysteries of physics.
Physics encompasses topics from subatomic particles to solid state electronic devices, to galaxies and to the nature of time itself. Physicists seek to answer questions about the past, present and future of the natural world using both theoretical and experimental methods. Many of the modern devices that we take for granted were invented by physicists as part of their research:
- lasers - widely used in medicine, industry, entertainment and scientific research
- electron and atomic force microscopes - can "see" a single atom on a surface
- magnetic resonance imaging machines - which have revolutionised diagnostic medicine
- transistors - the basic building blocks of all modern electronics including computers
If you want the stimulation of working in this ground-breaking science then you'll want to know more about our degree programs. At Griffith we offer courses that lead to graduate membership of the Australian Institute of Physics, which is the professional body for physicists, after completing our 3 year Bachelor degree. If that's not enough, you can undertake our one-year Honours program which will put you face-to-face with leading edge research including carrying out a research project. If your appetite for physics is insatiable and you want to pursue your own research, then consider being trained by our Physicists of international standing in a research higher degree.
Find out about Griffith's Photonics and Nanoscience degree.