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Physics is the science discipline dealing with the natural laws and processes, with the states and properties of matter and energy. Physics also underlies many of the recent advances in information technology, medicine and biotechnology. Areas of specialisation include mechanics, electromagnetism, lasers and modern optics, computational physics, nuclear and radiation physics, quantum mechanics and relativity.
Career Opportunities
Physicists are an asset to almost every industry. They are broadly-educated professionals who are trained in applied and experimental physics, instrumentation and a range of other specific methods required for traditional and newly-developed avenues of scientific employment. QUT Physics graduates work in large manufacturing companies, often as members of research and development teams, supervising the testing and production of raw materials and finished articles. Increasing opportunities for graduates with appropriate studies exist in noise measurement and control, environmental monitoring, meteorology, lasers, computing, technical equipment sales, teaching and research. Graduates work in large hospitals and medical institutions such as the Queensland Radium Institute. Broad training in data analysis and problem-solving skills also makes physicists well suited to management roles in a range of technology-based industries.
Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Physics.
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