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Explore the foundations of physics and its mathematical tools. Through a combination of theory and experiment learn about quantum physics, condensed matter physics, nanoscience, relativity, particle physics and more. Develop important mathematics skills and apply them to biological, physical, computer, engineering and social science problems.

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Study physics and mathematics at Griffith

The majors within physics and mathematics are part of our Bachelor of Science program giving you a flexible, interdisciplinary and innovative course offered on our Nathan campus.

Our expertise as educators grows from our desire to do exceptional research. You will be able to hone your skills through work placements and third-year research projects, where you will work alongside nationally- and internationally- recognised researchers preparing you for industry or a research related career path.

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Jessie Christiansen

Bachelor of Science

Jessie Christiansen has always been a starry-eyed dreamer; she helped start her high school’s first astronomy club. That early passion for astrophysics has burned bright ever since, propelling her studies and research into a stellar career that landed her the prize role of Staff Scientist at NASA’s Exoplanet Science Institute, based at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). Jessie works on the NASA Exoplanet Archive, which is how NASA keeps track of how many exoplanets have been found (planets around other stars), as well as her own research into how common planets are around other stars. ‘Doing the Advanced Studies extension of the Bachelor of Science at Griffith was such an amazing opportunity to do research in a variety of labs and disciplines—I moved atoms around, I fired proton beams and I modelled the interiors of stars.’ Caltech recognised Jessie recently with NASA’s Exceptional Engineering Achievement Medal, a high honour awarded for a scientist’s ‘unusually significant engineering contributions’.

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Degrees	Campus	OP
Bachelor of Science	Nathan	15
Bachelor of Science	Gold Coast	15
Bachelor of Science (Honours)	Nathan
Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours)	Gold Coast Nathan	8
Master of Science	Nathan

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Expand your qualifications and your career options with our range of double degrees. As a double degree graduate, you’ll have a special skill set that will help you stand out with future employers.

Double Degrees	Campus	OP
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science	Nathan	13
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science	Gold Coast	12
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts	Gold Coast Nathan	15
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business	Gold Coast	15
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business	Nathan	15
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce	Gold Coast Nathan	15
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Data Science	Gold Coast Nathan	14
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Information Technology	Gold Coast Nathan	15

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Physics and mathematics majors are a great preparation for almost any career, because they give you the tools to analyse complex problems and a strong quantitative background that can be applied in any technical field.

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