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Physics Opportunities
There are a wide range of opportunities for visiting the University of Tasmania and working in the discipline of physics ranging from undergraduate
through to visting academics. Further information can be found on some of the options below:

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Undergraduate

The University of Tasmania offers a Bachelor of Science degree with majors in a variety of fields including Physics and Mathematics. Students undertaking this course participate in a number of astronomy related activities and we offer astrophysics courses at all year levels from first year to honours. In addition, students are able to conduct short astronphysical research projects using  the optical and radio telescopes operated by the School.

Subjects offered in 2005
First Year
KYA101 Physics IA & KYA102 Physics IB
KYA171 Applied Physics
KYA181 Astronomy I

Second Year

KYA 201 Electromagnetism and Kinetic Theory & KYA 202 Waves and Thermodynamics
KYA204 Astrophysics and Atomospheric Physics II
KYA274 Engineering Physics (Engineering students only)

Third Year

KYA301 Physics 3A, KYA302 Physics 3B & KYA303 Physics 3C
KYA304 Astrophysics and Atomospheric Physics III
KYA314 Dynamical Systems & Chaos

In addition to students taking the BSc, some subject may be offer to students enrolled in other disciplines, please consult your Faculty for details.
For more information about entry requirements for the BSc please consult the administrative handbook or write to Mrs Karen Bradford (Karen.Bradford_at_utas.edu.au). Students wishing to undertake a double major with Mathematics should consult the administrative handbook and review the subjects offered by the discipline of Mathematics. Detailed information on the courses including content can be accessed here.
Undergraduate Scholarships

Alister Tavendale Scholarship in Physics
The scholarship is valued at $2500 pa and will be offered to a second or third year student majoring in Physics. For more information or to obtain an application form see the scholarships website.

Other Undergraduate Scholarships
UTas offers a variety of specific and general Undergraduate scholarships. Please consult the central university scholarships page for a full listing.