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Physics

Teaching area rules

First Teaching Area
A first teaching area in Physics requires completion of a major or a minor from the Physics table of units of study
Second Teaching Area
A second teaching area in Physics requires 24 credit points from the Physics table of units of study, comprising: 
(i) 12 credit points in 1000 level units of study in Physics
(ii) 12 credit points in 2000 level units of study in Physics 
Available as a second teaching area of 24 credit points only if the first teaching area is Biology or Chemistry, otherwise completion of a minor is required for accreditation in Physics as a second teaching area.
For eligible units, please consult the table of units of study for the subject area of Physics in the Science Undergraduate handbook. Availability of these units is subject to change.