The principles studied in physics underpin those of all the other sciences and technologies. A physics degree, like science degrees of all kinds, including maths, computing, electronics, biology, chemistry, earth sciences etc., provides a broad education, teaching students to study and analyse problems with considerable rigour. A physics degree in particular, as well as throwing light on how our universe works, provides basic skills in problem solving that can be utilised in a wide range of career activities. Macquarie's modular unit structure allow each student to design an individual degree program to best suit their own aspirations and talents. For example you can add as much or as little computing and electronics as you wish to your physics program, including units in the other sciences, humanities, arts, languages or business etc.
Some students combine science and law.
Macquarie physics graduates have gained a wide range of jobs in areas such as telecommunications, industrial physics, hospital physics, electronics, computing, quality control testing, banking, insurance, teaching, management, technical sales, armed forces. In recent years the growing area of telecommunications has employed many Macquarie physics graduates for tasks which include optoelectronics, systems monitoring, management, and technical writing. Some physics graduates stay on to do research and gain higher degrees, such as masters degrees or doctorates. Both of these groups carry out basic scientific research as well as projects jointly with industry. Most units of study in physics typically present you with three lectures each week, during which you are taken through the study material for the unit, a tutorial , at which you practice solving problems and have the chance to sort out your questions, and two or three hours in the laboratory , where you carry out carefully guided experiments.