If you feel that a career in physics is not for you then you should still consider taking physics as a subject at school or even during your first year at university.
Doing a course in physics prepares you for ...
What Careers are open to you if you study PHYSICS?
These are some examples of where physics can enhance your career:
| Basic Research | Universities, Technikons, National Laboratories, Industrial & Private Laboratories | iThemba LABS, CSIR, NECSA, De Beers, Universities |
| Engineering | Electronic, Biomedical, Mechanical, Computer, Civil, Chemical, Environmental, Aerospace | Industry, CSIR |
| Communication | Telecommunications, Television, Image Analysis,Video Recording, Photography, Laser Technology | Telkom, SABC, newspapers, magazines |
| Medical & Biological | Biophysicist,Radiation Oncology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Instrumentation, Medical Physicist | Hospitals, iThemba LABS, MRC,CSIR, ESKOM, SABS |
| Computer Science | Graphics, Software, Design, Peripherals, Modeling, Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, Computer Games | Universities,Industry, Games Programming, Simulator Development |
| Industry | Metallurgy, Laser Technology, Textile & Clothing, Food, Semiconductors, Energy, Computers, Electrical, Materials, Agriculture Construction, Fuel, Transportation | Industry, NECSA, CSIR, ESKOM, ARC, De Beers |
| Environmental Science | Noise Control, Pollution Control, Conservation, Radiation Protection, Environmental Monitoring | CSIR, ESKOM, South African National Parks, mining industry, chemical industry, local government |
| Education | Lecturer, Teacher | Colleges, Universities, Technikons, High Schools, Primary Schools |
| Military | Lecturer, Researcher, Technician, Scientific Advisor | South African Department of Defence |
| Space & Earth Sciences | Astronomy, Space Technology, Geophysics, Geology, Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Energy & Resources, Ocean Sciences | SAAO, HartRAO, SAWB, IMT, ESKOM, Universities, De Beers |
| Consulting | Industry, Government, Military | Andersen Consulting |
| Non-technical | Law, Administration, Business, Journalism, Museums, Sports, Accounting, stock exchange,Marketing, Art, Financial services, Acturial science | Museums, newspapers, magazines |
| ARC | Agricultural Research Council |
| HartRAO | Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory |
| HMO | Hermanus Magnetic Observatory |
| IMT | Institute for Maritime Technology |
| iThemba LABS | iThemba Laboratory for Accelerator Based Sciences |
| MRC | Medical Research Council |
| NECSA | South African Nuclear Energy Corporation |
| SAAO | South African Astronomical Observatory |
| SABS | South African Bureau of Standards |
| SAWB | South African Weather Bureau |