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.
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 | HMO, iThemba LABS, CSIR, NECSA, De Beers, Element Six, Eskom, 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, Element Six |
| 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 |
| Abbreviation | Details |
| 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 |