What does a Physicist do?
Uses mathematical and experimental methods to study matter, energy and physical systems in research or industry.
Demand level: Medium
Physicist
Uses mathematical and experimental methods to study matter, energy and physical systems in research or industry. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 9 linked programmes across 4 universities. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.
Check which programmes I qualify forEstimated annual salaries
JuniorR360 000 p.a.Mid-levelR600 000 p.a.SeniorR900 000 p.a.
Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Skills linked to this career
Data analysis · EssentialMathematical modelling · EssentialPhysics · EssentialResearch methods · EssentialExperimentation · ImportantMathematics · ImportantProblem solving · ImportantProgramming · ImportantResearch · ImportantProgrammes linked to this career
These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Astrophysics — University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Physics — University of Cape Town
CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS — University of Johannesburg
GEOLOGY AND PHYSICS — University of Johannesburg
PHYSICS AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS — University of Johannesburg
PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICS — University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Science in Physics — University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Science in the field of Astronomy and Astrophysics — University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Science in the field of Physical Sciences (Chemistry / Physics) — University of the Witwatersrand
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Physicist do?
Uses mathematical and experimental methods to study matter, energy and physical systems in research or industry.
What skills are important for this career?
Important skills include Data analysis, Mathematical modelling, Physics, Research methods, Experimentation.
What salary can I expect?
VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Which programmes can lead to this career?
9 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.