Bachelor of Science (3 years) - with a specialisation in Applied Physics

Macquarie University

Applied Physics takes the fundamental laws of nature and puts them to work solving real-world problems. It transforms theory into technologies, powering advances in communications, driving innovations in advanced manufacturing, enabling next-generation sensing systems, fuelling breakthroughs in quantum startups, enhancing medical technologies, and pioneering precision measurement tools used in aerospace and robotics.

In the Applied Physics major, you’ll gain a deep understanding of physics while developing the mathematical, computational and laboratory skills to design, build and test practical solutions. You’ll study foundational areas including mechanics, electromagnetism and relativity before tackling advanced topics in quantum physics, optics and condensed matter, building both breadth and depth in your studies. You’ll work with cutting-edge tools and collaborate on projects that bridge science and engineering – from designing photonic devices to modelling quantum computers. As a graduate, you’ll be equipped to take ideas from scientific concept to real-world application, using physics to address the challenges and technologies shaping the future.