Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Physics
Your BSc programme will consist of a number of courses worth 15 points each, totalling 360 points.
You must complete the following courses plus a capstone course in your final year of study. The capstone course is a student-led project where you integrate and apply your learning to a real-world problem in your chosen major or specialisation. For Physics we recommend the capstone course PHYSICS 399. For other capstone options, see our Capstone courses page.
- 15 points from:
- 30 points:
- 15 points:
- 60 points from:
- 15 points from:
- ELECTENG 303 Systems and Control
- MEDSCI 309 Biophysics of Nerve and Muscle
- PHYSICS 331 Classical Mechanics and Electrodynamics
- PHYSICS 332 Fluid Mechanics
- PHYSICS 333 Lasers and Electromagnetic Waves
- PHYSICS 334 Statistical Physics and Condensed Matter
- PHYSICS 335 Quantum Mechanics
- PHYSICS 340 Electronics and Signal Processing
- PHYSICS 356 Particle Physics and Astrophysics
- 30 points from:
- PHYSICS 331 Classical Mechanics and Electrodynamics
- PHYSICS 332 Fluid Mechanics
- PHYSICS 333 Lasers and Electromagnetic Waves
- PHYSICS 334 Statistical Physics and Condensed Matter
- PHYSICS 335 Quantum Mechanics
- PHYSICS 340 Electronics and Signal Processing
- PHYSICS 356 Particle Physics and Astrophysics
- PHYSICS 390 Experimental Physics
You can use our degree planners to help you plan the courses you need to take for your BSc. To find the most up-to-date Physics (general pathway) degree planner, go to the Science degree planners page.
If you began your degree prior to 2019 we recommend you seek advice to make sure you are taking the correct courses.
Visit your online help and support centre, AskAuckland.
Other Physics pathways
As a Physics student you’ll take common ‘core’ courses in each year of study. From 2019 you can opt to keep your Physics major general, or you can choose to follow one of the following pathways:
Doing a double major with Physics
If you choose to do a double major in your BSc, we recommend the following subjects to complement Physics: Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Geophysics, Mathematics and Statistics.
Preparing for your Physics major
Some students will feel more prepared for our Physics courses if they have already studied some science subjects in high school.
Find out which school subjects will help you feel prepared by reading our Subject guide for school students.
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