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Apply your passion for physics and maths to make a difference in your chosen field
If you have a passion for physics and maths, you'll be aware of the essential role that these sciences play in solving biological, physical, computer, engineering and social science problems.
At Griffith, you can study majors in physics and mathematics in a Bachelor of Science. You will explore the foundations of physics and its mathematical tools, and through a combination of theory and experimentation you'll learn about quantum physics, condensed matter physics, nanoscience, relativity, particle physics and more.
Study physics and mathematics at Griffith
Follow your passion
At Griffith you can tailor your science degree subjects to suit your strengths. The majors within physics and mathematics are part of Griffith's Bachelor of Science degree which is offered at our Nathan campus.
Learn from the experts
Our teaching team includes researchers who are recognised as leaders in their field in Australia and overseas. Our expertise as educators grows from our desire to do exceptional research.
Essential practical experience
As part of your degree at Griffith, your skills and theoretical knowledge will be strengthened during work placements and third-year research projects, preparing you for working in industry or research fields.
Study your way
You can create your course timetable to fit in with your job or your travel plans, just ask us how. With the flexibility of studying part-time or full-time, over two or three trimesters, you have choices.
5-Star Rated
Science at Griffith is rated 5-stars for Educational Experience and Teaching Quality by the Good Universities Guide 2020, a leading independent provider of high-quality education and career information.
Jessie Christiansen
Staff Scientist, NASA's Exoplanet Science Institute, California Institute of Technology
'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.'
Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships for new and continuing students.
Career outcomes
Employment opportunities are as diverse as the subjects themselves; with our graduates employed in a broad range of careers, from software development to meteorology to working out how proteins fold to developing algorithms for the banking sector.
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.
Life at Griffith
You can gain more than just a degree at Griffith. With plenty of opportunities to balance life and study, you can make memories and mates to last a lifetime.
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Key dates
Monday 13 September
Mature Student Open Evening - Online
Wednesday 15 September
Mature Student Open Evening - Nathan Campus
Thursday 16 September
Mature Student Open Evening - Gold Coast Campus
Friday 17 December — Thursday 23 December