Physics

Course summary

Physicists study how the relationships between matter, forces, and energy cause natural phenomena such as gravity, light, and magnetism. Physicists are interested in understanding how the universe works and how that understanding can be used for the good of our global community. Students study physics because they want to meet the entry requirements for courses and careers in medical physics, computing, electronics, chemistry, physics, and engineering. Physics is recognized by many employers as a facilitating subject that develops excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. It is a practical subject with interesting areas of study such as Astrophysics, Medical Physics, Particle Physics, and Nanotechnology. All Physics students will have the opportunity to undertake a field trip to the CERN, Geneva, Switzerland.