Career as a Physicist Physicists study the behaviour of the physical world at the most basic level, and then find practical ways to apply new knowledge gained from their research in many areas of science and technology. Physicists are usually identified within three broad roles: 1. theoretical physicists who develop theories or models of how particular aspects of the world work 2. experimental physicists who test these theories, determining their limits and suggesting new approaches to them 3. applied physicists who apply these findings in practical settings, such as within industry and through the introduction of new technology Physicists may perform some or a combination of the following tasks: • observe and measure phenomena in the physical world, from the smallest particle through to the universe as a whole • propose theories and models to explain those phenomena • use computers to explore the consequences of those theories and models • build equipment to make new types of measurement which, in many cases, have never been attempted before • create new ways of understanding observations that have been made, including by developing new approaches • use knowledge and/or technology to develop new materials, products and processes for use in industry, medicine, Defence and other areas of research and development Successful physicists display the following personal attributes: * aptitude for analysis and problem-solving * enjoy research * aptitude for mathematics and computing * able to visualise and explain ideas clearly * able to work independently or as part of a team To become a physicist students usually have to study science or applied science at university with a major in physics. The following universities offer a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Applied Sciences with a major in physics, astrophysics, photonics or nanotechnology. o La Trobe University - Bundoora Campus o Monash University - Clayton Campus o RMIT University - City Campus o Swinburne University - Hawthorn Campus o University of Melbourne - Parkville Campus Visit vtac.edu.au to find out more about these courses.
Posted on: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 03:00:00 +0000
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