Physicist, Kaimātai ahupūngao
Also known as
- Medical physicist, astrophysicist, biophysicist, geophysicist, nuclear physicist, physical scientist, physics researcher
Physicists study physical events and develop ways to apply physical laws and theories like developing and using medical treatment techniques.
Duration
2:40 mins
Your pay could be
$74K
Lower
$92K to $166K
Most common
$250K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Physicists
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices, laboratories and outdoors
- need to be methodical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- study physical laws and theories
- solve maths problems
- use lab and field equipment
- analyse science data
- create theories and models
- research environmental impacts of activities
- prepare reports and presentations
- write proposals and applications
- set work standards
- teach students
Investigative
Practical
Creative
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
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Do the quizYou need more than one qualification to become a physicist.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in physics, medical physics and imaging technology, environmental physics, mathematics and statistics or similar area OR a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or similar
- a Master of Science or similar
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a doctoral degree in physics and astronomy or similar area
- to complete the Training, Education and Assessment Programme in conjunction with postgraduate study in radiation oncology medical physics, diagnostic imaging medical physics or radiopharmaceutical science
- to be a member of The Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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