Introduction to Physics
What did Einstein, Oppenheimer and Marie Curie have in common?
They all used physics to question reality—then forge a new one.
When you study physics, you’ll continue the legacy of history’s greatest thinkers. You’ll learn theories of energy and matter, and uncover the data that helps us make sense of the universe.
If you like thinking outside the box—and calculating its edges—an online physics course could be the right fit for you.
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Online physics subjects and short courses
UndergraduateUNE-PHYS100
- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
- Start dates
- Starts 20 Oct 2025
UndergraduateTAS-KYA103
- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Introduction to Engineering Physics
UndergraduateUSA-PHYS1019
- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
- Start dates
- Starts 30 Jun 2025
UndergraduateUSA-RENG1006
- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
- Start dates
- Starts 30 Jun 2025
Online physics degrees
UndergraduateUNE-DSC-DIP
Discover the basic methods, techniques, and tools of science
- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Duration
- 1 year full time or part time equivalent
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Physics study FAQs
What will I learn in a physics course?
When you study an online physics course, you’ll conquer the universe. You’ll understand the laws of sound and light. You’ll start to think about energy and matter— and why they matter.
With a physics degree, you’ll use maths to solve some of the biggest scientific mysteries of space, time, and everything between.
Chat with our student advisors to find your pathway into this mesmerising field.
How do online physics courses handle lab work and practical experiments?
Many online physics courses through Open Universities Australia can be completed in your own time and space. You could learn how to understand the data you’d obtain from a physics experiment without needing to enter a lab. You could even conduct an experiment at home!
Other subjects may require a visit to the university campus or a specific location as part of your study experience. If practical experiments are important to you, book a consultation with our student advisors who can tell you more.
Can I study physics online part-time or at my own pace?
Absolutely. Through Open Universities Australia, you have the flexibility to control your study load. You can choose how many subjects you take each term, speeding up, or slowing down, your course’s duration. You could even start light with a short course or single subject, to see if physics is the right path for you.
How do online assessments and exams work for physics courses?
Physics assessments include quizzes, problem solving exercises, experiments, and lab reports. But each online physics course is different, so it’s worth exploring our degree and subject pages for specifics.
If you’re required to sit an exam, it’s likely you’ll be able to do so from home under webcam supervision, using a secured browser.
What career opportunities are available with a physics course?
You can choose what the future holds. With an online physics course, your next job title could be:
Geologist
Researcher
Medical physics specialist
Forensic scientist
Interested in further study? You might like to consider mathematics courses, IT and computer science courses, or chemistry courses to complement your physics knowledge.
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