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Physics

29 October 2023

UC's School of Physical and Chemical Sciences (SPCS) is one of the best places to study Physics in New Zealand. You might event want to specialise in Condensed Matter, Nanotechnology, Environmental Physics, Medical Physics, Laser Physics, Astrophysics, or Theoretical Physics. Find out how to study Physics at UC.

HOW TO APPLY

Physical scientists investigate how the world works. Physics aims to understand the behaviour of matter and energy. Modern life is built on physics knowledge听鈥 from watches to computers and cars.

Physics is a dynamic field and researchers have paved the way for much of the modern, high-technology society we enjoy. It is a broad discipline encompassing everything from building huge laser equipment to creating tiny nanoelectric devices.

Modern Physics provides a framework for understanding and contributing to major advances in technology and graduates find employment in a huge variety of industries.

UC offers those interested in Physics:

  • Diverse teaching and听research听areas and many international links, offering research students, in particular, an extensive network and career opportunities
  • A chance to develop problem-solving skills and adaptability, which makes Physics graduates sought after by employers.
  • Courses designed to cater for students with a range of backgrounds and interests. We offer courses if you plan to be an engineer or if you have biological or environmental interests, as well as courses if you plan to be a physicist, physical scientist or educator.
  • The chance to study a double major in听Environmental Science听and Physics
  • A cultural course which gives non-physicists some appreciation of the impact developments in Physics have made.

Note: A large number of students who take Physics at UC do so because the subject is an essential background for their future job as an engineer or as a physical scientist.

Studying Physics at undergraduate level will open the door to a broad range of听careers. Our听researchers听are engaged in internationally recognised work and听postgraduate students听have opportunities to take part in meaningful projects.

Study Physics at UC

At 100 level there are four core courses,听,听,听听补苍诲听听which are required for all students intending to major in Physics or Astronomy. They should also take听.听 In addition to these, students intending to major in Astronomy are required to take听听in Semester One.

Students with fewer than 14 credits at NCEA level 3 Physics should take听PHYS 111听before advancing to听PHYS 101听补苍诲听102.

  • The听Science Headstart听programme offers a bridging course.
  • 础听Certificate in Science听is a good option for those who don't want to commit to a full-time degree.
  • Check the entry requirements on the听Physics subject page.
  • International students should refer to听UC's International web page.

For Physical Science or Engineering, the choice of first-year courses will depend on your previous experience (in particular your results from NCEA physics and mathematics with calculus) and future plans.

The core physics paper for Engineering Intermediate Year is听听and is offered twice a year听鈥 in Semesters One and Two.

Students with 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 Physics and Mathematics and Calculus, or acceptable similar qualifications, will be permitted to take this course. Other students are required to take听听offered in the first semester.

Either entry route would enable completion of the basic Engineering Intermediate Year in one year or the completion of a BSc in three years. Students who qualify for听听but have fewer than 14 credits in Level 3 NCEA Physics) may find听听quite challenging. These students are encouraged to consider taking听听蹿颈谤蝉迟.

For those planning to advance in Physical Science or to proceed to Electrical and Electronic Engineering,听听is offered in the second semester, with听听as the usual prerequisite.

Students with 18 level 3 NCEA credits in Physics and Mathematics and Calculus will also be admitted.听听is also offered during the summer. This enables those students who take the听听补苍诲听听path in their first year to pick up听听over the summer and so complete the courses required for advancement in either Physics or Electrical Engineering.

100-level

Required听

  • : Engineering Physics A: Mechanics, Waves, Electromagnetism and Thermal Physics
  • : Engineering Physics B: Electromagnetism, Modern Physics and 'How Things Work'
  • : Mathematics 1A
  • : Mathematics 1B
  • : Introduction to Programming for Engineers.
    • this course requirement may be waived for students with a demonstrated proficiency in Python programming.

听is offered in Semesters 1 and 2 and听听is offered in Semester 2 and as a Summer Course. MATH102/103 may be replaced by EMTH118/119.

200-level

Required听

  • :听Technical and Professional Skills for Physicists
  • 45 points from PHYS 201-209
  • :听Multivariable Calculus

Strongly recommended

  • 听and/or听

300-level

Required听

  • : Thermal, Statistical and Particle Physics
  • :听Quantum Mechanics
  • :听Advanced Electromagnetism and Materials
  • :听Advanced Experimental Physics and Astronomy

Notes

1. A student may be permitted by the HOD to obtain a double major in Physics and Mathematics with PHYS 381 replaced by PHYS 326 as a required course.

Required for postgraduate

Students intending to proceed to BSc (Hons) or MSc in Physics, Medical Physics or Astronomy should take:听
(1) an additional two courses from 300-level PHYS or ASTR;
and (2) two additional courses from 300-level MATH or STAT.

Students intending to take听Mathematical Physics听in postgraduate studies should take a double major in Physics and Mathematics and replace PHYS381 by PHYS326 Classical Mechanics and Symmetry Principles as a majoring requirement.

Each October the PHYS 300 level guide is updated and available on request by emailing the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences office.

For all prescribed courses for a basic Bachelor of Science in Physics see听degree regulations. 听These include recommended courses for intending postgraduate study paths.

Physics in other degrees

For Physical Science or Engineering, the choice of first-year courses will depend on your previous experience (in particular your results from NCEA physics and mathematics with calculus) and future plans. The core physics paper for Engineering Intermediate Year is听听and is offered twice a year听鈥 in Semesters One and Two. Students with 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 Physics and Mathematics and Calculus, or acceptable similar qualifications, will be permitted to take this course. Other students are required to take听听offered in the first semester. Either entry route would enable completion of the basic Engineering Intermediate Year in one year or the completion of a BSc in three years. Students who qualify for听听but have fewer than 14 credits in Level 3 NCEA Physics) may find听听quite challenging. These students are encouraged to consider taking听听蹿颈谤蝉迟.

For those planning to advance in Physical Science or to proceed to Electrical and Electronic Engineering,听听is offered in the second semester, with听听as the usual prerequisite. Students with 18 level 3 NCEA credits in Physics and Mathematics and Calculus will also be admitted.听听is also offered during the summer. This enables those students who take the听听补苍诲听听path in their first year to pick up听听over the summer and so complete the courses required for advancement in either Physics or Electrical Engineering.

100-level

Required听

  • : Engineering Physics A: Mechanics, Waves, Electromagnetism and Thermal Physics
  • : Engineering Physics B: Electromagnetism, Modern Physics and 'How Things Work'
  • : Mathematics 1A
  • : Mathematics 1B
  • : Introduction to Programming for Engineers.
    • this course requirement may be waived for students with a demonstrated proficiency in Python programming.

听is offered in Semesters 1 and 2 and听听is offered in Semester 2 and as a Summer Course. MATH102/103 may be replaced by EMTH118/119.

200-level

Required听

  • :听Technical and Professional Skills for Physicists
  • 45 points from PHYS 201-209
  • :听Multivariable Calculus

Strongly recommended

  • 听and/or听

300-level

Required听

  • : Thermal, Statistical and Particle Physics
  • :听Quantum Mechanics
  • :听Advanced Electromagnetism and Materials
  • :听Advanced Experimental Physics and Astronomy

Notes

1. A student may be permitted by the HOD to obtain a double major in Physics and Mathematics with PHYS 381 replaced by PHYS 326 as a required course.

Required for postgraduate

Students intending to proceed to BSc (Hons) or MSc in Physics, Medical Physics or Astronomy should take:听
(1) an additional two courses from 300-level PHYS or ASTR;
and (2) two additional courses from 300-level MATH or STAT.

Students intending to take听Mathematical Physics听in postgraduate studies should take a double major in Physics and Mathematics and replace PHYS381 by PHYS326 Classical Mechanics and Symmetry Principles as a majoring requirement.

Each October the PHYS 300 level guide is updated and availble by request from the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences office by emailing: -听physical-chemical-sciences@canterbury.ac.nz

For all prescribed courses for a basic Bachelor of Science in Physics see听degree regulations. 听These include recommended courses for intending postgraduate study paths.

Broadening your degree

Many students combine the study of a BSc with another degree, such as a听Bachelor of Arts,听Bachelor of Commerce听or a听Bachelor of Laws. If you are considering a double degree you should get advice from a student advisor.

The听Regulations for the Bachelor of Science听allow for 105 points of courses from any other University degree.

Suggested complementary courses include:

Electrical and Electronic Engineering - direct entry to Second Professional Year of the BE (Hons)

Subject to the approval of the Dean of Engineering, a student applying with a Bachelor of Science is expected to have an appropriate major for the specialisation they wish to study, a B grade average, and at least 200-level Mathematics to be considered for entry to the Second Professional Year. An appropriate specialisation for Electrical and Electronic Engineering would be Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science.

Additional papers at the 200 or 300 level in Management or Accounting and Information Systems would enhance your application.

With this option, a student has the opportunity to gain a double degree (BSc and BE) in five years. 听Contact the department for more information.

  • Expression of Interest Form 2020听(PDF, 234KB, 2 pages)
Physics study pathways

From 300 level onwards many students choose to specialise in a particular field of Physics such as Condensed Matter, Nanotechnology, Environmental Physics, Medical Physics, Laser Physics, Astrophysics or Theoretical听Physics. Students interested in the following areas will usually take the courses below:

Meet our Physics students

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