Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Science - Physical Sciences

Curtin University

The application of science to real-world problems is increasingly multidisciplinary in nature. In many areas of scientific endeavour, from agricultural to planetary science, no single discipline is sufficient to deliver advances and innovation. This is reflected in multidisciplinary fields such as astronomy, biochemistry, bioinformatics, environmental science, forensic science and nanotechnology. In this course you will learn to apply scientific principles and concepts to real-world problems that are multidisciplinary in nature.You’ll also learn the communication, creative, entrepreneurial and cultural awareness skills that are important in collaborative careers across industry and government. You’ll choose one of four majors to study: Computational Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Engineering Science or Physical Sciences (see course structure for details). After completing Multidisciplinary Science, you may be eligible to study for an honours degree in Science or Engineering, or a postgraduate qualification in Education. Develop real-world experience before you graduate. Learn how work-integrated learning helps you build career skills and connect with industry early. The Physical Science major allows students to study fundamental aspects of physics, astronomy, chemistry, mathematics, and geology, with a particular focus on drawing together studies in these disciplines to prepare students to tackle emerging challenges. Physics and astronomy seek to explain relationships between the smallest through to the largest structures, utilising the four known Strong, Weak, Electromagnetic and Gravitational forces. Chemists explore the properties and behaviour of matter, whereas geologists study the solid Earth, the composition of its rocks and how these change over time. These fields of study are all underpinned by mathematics as a framework for explaining observations and predicting outcomes.

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