Applied Physics, Testamur Major (T078)
- Western Sydney University Major Code: T078
Previous Code: MT3047.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs? No
This major is available as an elective in Bachelor of Science 3754, and an elective major option in Bachelor of Medical Science 3755. See the related programs tab for more information.
Please note, the BSc Major Environmental Health T076, BSc Adv 3757, Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary) 3756 & BMedSc Adv 3758, do not have sufficient Flexible space to accommodate a second/elective Major.
Applied Physics uses the principles and tools of physics to understand and manipulate the world around us, and covers fields as diverse as astrophysics, biophysics, magnetic resonance (i.e., NMR and MRI), medical physics, remote sensing, semiconductor physics, space science and much more. In this major, the core principles of physics, mathematics and computing are taught and used to study specific applications of physics. Students have access to world class facilities (e.g, telescopes and onsite ultra-high field MRI), and the expertise of international researchers. Graduates of this major possess skills in problem-solving and critical thinking together with deep knowledge of Physics. This flexible set of skills, applied across many disciplines, enables students to seek career opportunities confidently in teaching, research or industry, in diverse fields such as medical physics, materials science, energy, geoscience, aerospace, data science, finance and more.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Campbelltown Campus | Internal | science@westernsydney.edu.au |
Recommended Sequence Current
Select the link for your program below to see details of the major
Bachelor of Science
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science with a major in Applied Physics requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| MATH 1014 | Mathematics 1A | 10 |
| NATS 1019 | Scientific Literacy | 10 |
| CHEM 1008 | Introductory Chemistry | 10 |
| PHYS 1002 | Physics 1 | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| PHYS 1006 | Physics 2 | 10 |
| MATH 1015 | Mathematics 1B | 10 |
| CHEM 1012 | Essential Chemistry | 10 |
| BIOS 1012 | Cell Biology | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| MATH 2001 | Advanced Calculus | 10 |
| PHYS 2004 | The Cosmos in Perspective: Information and Life | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| PHYS 3007 | Quantum Physics | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Complex Case Studies in Science | ||
| Work Internship for Science Professionals | ||
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| 1H session | ||
| NATS 3055 | Practicum 1 | 10 |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| PHYS 3006 | Classical Physics | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 30 | |
| Spring session | ||
| PHYS 3001 | Astroinformatics | 10 |
| PHYS 3008 | Biomedical Physics | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
Qualification for the Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in Applied Physics requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence for the Bachelor of Science with a major in Applied Physics, given above.
In addition, all students must complete a mandatory 40 credit point minor in Education Studies. Students must choose one of:
Education Studies – Primary Teaching, Minor (0296)
Or
Education Studies - Secondary Teaching, Minor (0267)
Students must meet this requirement by choosing subjects from the selected Education Studies minor as electives within their Bachelor of Science program.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| MATH 1014 | Mathematics 1A | 10 |
| NATS 1019 | Scientific Literacy | 10 |
| CHEM 1008 | Introductory Chemistry | 10 |
| PHYS 1002 | Physics 1 | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| PHYS 1006 | Physics 2 | 10 |
| MATH 1015 | Mathematics 1B | 10 |
| CHEM 1012 | Essential Chemistry | 10 |
| BIOS 1012 | Cell Biology | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| MATH 2001 | Advanced Calculus | 10 |
| PHYS 2004 | The Cosmos in Perspective: Information and Life | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| PHYS 3007 | Quantum Physics | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Complex Case Studies in Science | ||
| Work Internship for Science Professionals | ||
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| 1H session | ||
| NATS 3055 | Practicum 1 | 10 |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| PHYS 3006 | Classical Physics | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 30 | |
| Spring session | ||
| PHYS 3001 | Astroinformatics | 10 |
| PHYS 3008 | Biomedical Physics | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
Bachelor of Advanced Science
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Advanced Science with a major in Applied Physics requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| MATH 1014 | Mathematics 1A | 10 |
| NATS 1019 | Scientific Literacy | 10 |
| CHEM 1008 | Introductory Chemistry | 10 |
| PHYS 1002 | Physics 1 | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| PHYS 1006 | Physics 2 | 10 |
| MATH 1015 | Mathematics 1B | 10 |
| CHEM 1012 | Essential Chemistry | 10 |
| BIOS 1012 | Cell Biology | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| MATH 2001 | Advanced Calculus | 10 |
| PHYS 2004 | The Cosmos in Perspective: Information and Life | 10 |
| NATS 2001 | Advanced Science Project A | 10 |
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| PHYS 3007 | Quantum Physics | 10 |
| NATS 2002 | Advanced Science Project B | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Complex Case Studies in Science | ||
| Work Internship for Science Professionals | ||
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| 1H session | ||
| NATS 3055 | Practicum 1 | 10 |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| PHYS 3006 | Classical Physics | 10 |
| NATS 3043 | Advanced Science Research Project C | 10 |
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 30 | |
| Spring session | ||
| PHYS 3001 | Astroinformatics | 10 |
| PHYS 3008 | Biomedical Physics | 10 |
| NATS 3043 | Advanced Science Research Project C | 10 |
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 250 credit points which include the subjects listed in the recommended sequence below.
| Year 1 | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| Preparatory subject: | ||
| CHEM 0001 | Chemistry (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| 8 University Level subjects comprising: | ||
| BIOS 1014 | Cell Biology (WSTC) | 10 |
| CHEM 1013 | Essential Chemistry (WSTC) | 10 |
| NATS 1020 | Scientific Literacy (WSTC) | 10 |
| CHEM 1009 | Introductory Chemistry (WSTC) | 10 |
| BIOS 1003 | Biodiversity (WSTC) | 10 |
| BIOS 1034 | Management of Aquatic Environments (WSTC) | 10 |
| ENVL 1007 | Environmental Health Issues and Solutions (WSTC) | 10 |
| MATH 1027 | Quantitative Thinking (WSTC) | 10 |
| Credit Points | 90 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| MATH 2001 | Advanced Calculus | 10 |
| PHYS 2004 | The Cosmos in Perspective: Information and Life | 10 |
| PHYS 1002 | Physics 1 | 10 |
| MATH 1014 | Mathematics 1A | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| PHYS 3007 | Quantum Physics | 10 |
| PHYS 1006 | Physics 2 | 10 |
| MATH 1015 | Mathematics 1B | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Complex Case Studies in Science | ||
| Work Internship for Science Professionals | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| 1H session | ||
| NATS 3055 | Practicum 1 | 10 |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| PHYS 3006 | Classical Physics | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 30 | |
| Spring session | ||
| PHYS 3001 | Astroinformatics | 10 |
| PHYS 3008 | Biomedical Physics | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 250 | |
Recommended Sequence 2023
Select the link for your program below to see details of the major
Bachelor of Science
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science with a major in Applied Physics requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| MATH 1014 | Mathematics 1A | 10 |
| NATS 1019 | Scientific Literacy | 10 |
| CHEM 1008 | Introductory Chemistry | 10 |
| PHYS 1002 | Physics 1 | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| PHYS 1006 | Physics 2 | 10 |
| MATH 1015 | Mathematics 1B | 10 |
| CHEM 1012 | Essential Chemistry | 10 |
| BIOS 1012 | Cell Biology | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| MATH 2001 | Advanced Calculus | 10 |
| PHYS 2004 | The Cosmos in Perspective: Information and Life | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| PHYS 3007 | Quantum Physics | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Complex Case Studies in Science | ||
| Work Internship for Science Professionals | ||
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| PHYS 3006 | Classical Physics | 10 |
| NATS 3015 | Field Project 1 | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| PHYS 3001 | Astroinformatics | 10 |
| PHYS 3008 | Biomedical Physics | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
Qualification for the Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in Applied Physics requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence for the Bachelor of Science with a major in Applied Physics, given above.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| MATH 1014 | Mathematics 1A | 10 |
| NATS 1019 | Scientific Literacy | 10 |
| CHEM 1008 | Introductory Chemistry | 10 |
| PHYS 1002 | Physics 1 | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| PHYS 1006 | Physics 2 | 10 |
| MATH 1015 | Mathematics 1B | 10 |
| CHEM 1012 | Essential Chemistry | 10 |
| BIOS 1012 | Cell Biology | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| MATH 2001 | Advanced Calculus | 10 |
| PHYS 2004 | The Cosmos in Perspective: Information and Life | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| PHYS 3007 | Quantum Physics | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Complex Case Studies in Science | ||
| Work Internship for Science Professionals | ||
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| PHYS 3006 | Classical Physics | 10 |
| NATS 3015 | Field Project 1 | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| PHYS 3001 | Astroinformatics | 10 |
| PHYS 3008 | Biomedical Physics | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
In addition, all students must complete a mandatory 40 credit point minor in Education Studies. Students must choose one of:
Education Studies – Primary Teaching, Minor (0296)
Or
Education Studies - Secondary Teaching, Minor (0267)
Students must meet this requirement by choosing subjects from the selected Education Studies minor as electives within their Bachelor of Science program.
Bachelor of Advanced Science
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Advanced Science with a major in Applied Physics requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| MATH 1014 | Mathematics 1A | 10 |
| NATS 1019 | Scientific Literacy | 10 |
| CHEM 1008 | Introductory Chemistry | 10 |
| PHYS 1002 | Physics 1 | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| PHYS 1006 | Physics 2 | 10 |
| MATH 1015 | Mathematics 1B | 10 |
| CHEM 1012 | Essential Chemistry | 10 |
| BIOS 1012 | Cell Biology | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| MATH 2001 | Advanced Calculus | 10 |
| PHYS 2004 | The Cosmos in Perspective: Information and Life | 10 |
| NATS 2001 | Advanced Science Project A | 10 |
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| PHYS 3007 | Quantum Physics | 10 |
| NATS 2002 | Advanced Science Project B | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Complex Case Studies in Science | ||
| Work Internship for Science Professionals | ||
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| PHYS 3006 | Classical Physics | 10 |
| NATS 3015 | Field Project 1 | 10 |
| NATS 3043 | Advanced Science Research Project C | 10 |
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| PHYS 3001 | Astroinformatics | 10 |
| PHYS 3008 | Biomedical Physics | 10 |
| NATS 3043 | Advanced Science Research Project C | 10 |
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 250 credit points which include the subjects listed in the recommended sequence below.
| Year 1 | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| Preparatory subject: | ||
| CHEM 0001 | Chemistry (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| 8 University Level subjects comprising: | ||
| BIOS 1014 | Cell Biology (WSTC) | 10 |
| CHEM 1013 | Essential Chemistry (WSTC) | 10 |
| NATS 1020 | Scientific Literacy (WSTC) | 10 |
| CHEM 1009 | Introductory Chemistry (WSTC) | 10 |
| BIOS 1003 | Biodiversity (WSTC) | 10 |
| BIOS 1034 | Management of Aquatic Environments (WSTC) | 10 |
| ENVL 1007 | Environmental Health Issues and Solutions (WSTC) | 10 |
| MATH 1027 | Quantitative Thinking (WSTC) | 10 |
| Credit Points | 90 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| MATH 2001 | Advanced Calculus | 10 |
| PHYS 2004 | The Cosmos in Perspective: Information and Life | 10 |
| PHYS 1002 | Physics 1 | 10 |
| MATH 1014 | Mathematics 1A | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| PHYS 3007 | Quantum Physics | 10 |
| PHYS 1006 | Physics 2 | 10 |
| MATH 1015 | Mathematics 1B | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Complex Case Studies in Science | ||
| Work Internship for Science Professionals | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| PHYS 3006 | Classical Physics | 10 |
| NATS 3015 | Field Project 1 | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| PHYS 3001 | Astroinformatics | 10 |
| PHYS 3008 | Biomedical Physics | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 250 | |