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Additionally, just found out that GR/QFT isn't taught at Monash until honors year, whereas string theory studies are available in 3rd year of the undergraduate at ANU. Not really sure what to do, would appreciate advice.

So if you were to get a Ph.D in physics/math, you could also apply to be a quant in addition to academics? What's the difference between a quant and an actuary?

I think the thing with physicists/mathematicians sounds more or less suited to my interested. I like maths, but not so much maths for the sake of it. I'm not sure what you're getting at with the finance; are you implying that I should also take finance subjects if I want to be an academic, or...

It does apply for matter, but only on a very small scale is it noticeable.

I am planning to take a double major in mathematics and physics at undergraduate level, which allows me to leave the decision for specialization until my honors year (3rd or 4th year of uni, after B.S). The universities I'm interested in have compulsory lab components for 2 years, so I'll...

You don't really need much memorization to solve something like that, though. If you understand what it all means, it's easy to derive. For instance, with your example: v = d/t In a circular orbit, d is given by d = 2\pi r (the circumference of a circle) \implies v = \frac {2\pi r}{t}...

Noted. However, rather than trying to lock myself into one area, I'm really just trying to get an idea of where I am trying to go and whether or not I will actually enjoy it. Moreover, it will affect my decision as to the university I choose to attend next year. Which questions in particular are...

I'm currently looking to major in theoretical physics/astrophysics for my undergraduate studies next year and I have a few questions about it that I'd like cleared up. At the moment, I'm a year 12 Australian high school student and I'm trying to decide exactly where and what I want to study at...