Welcome to Physics and Nanotechnology at Murdoch

Murdoch University offers programmes of study in Physics and Nanotechnology at the Bachelor level. We also provide research opportunities leading to Honours, Masters and PhD degrees.

Physics and Nanotechnology Programme

Physics and Nanotechnology is a three-year programme leading to a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree. It is available on campus and via external study using electronic and conventional mail.

This programme offers an essential core of Physics, which is required for the understanding of natural processes, energy and materials. In addition to this are units specifically concentrating on the physics of the very small, Nanotechnology. What makes Physics different today is that much of the rigorous mathematical detail associated with a traditional physics degree is now done with computer algebra software, spreadsheets, data processing and simulation software. We strongly recommend the completion of Physics and Nanotechnology and a minor from another programme, such as mathematics, energy studies or computer science. Another option is a double major degree with Physics and Nanotechnology as one major and a second major from another programme of study - two degrees in the same time needed to complete one. The Physics and Nanotechnology programme has a strong vocational emphasis designed to prepare you for a career in 21st Century science.

An additional year of undergraduate study is available to students with a high level of achievement in their pass degree studies. This leads to a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in Physics and Nanotechnology.

Recommended TEE preparation for entry to the programme would include at least one of Applicable Maths or Calculus and at least one of Physics or Chemistry. Computing would provide useful additional background. If you haven't completed some of these subjects, introductory and bridging units are available.

Dr Chris Creagh
Program Chair, Physics and Nanotechnology