Major - Applied Physics
Western Sydney University
Major
Code:
MT3026.1
Related Courses
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2743.11
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws
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3754.1
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Bachelor of Science
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3756.1
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Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
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3757.1
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Bachelor of Advanced Science
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3763.1
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts
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3764.1
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of International Studies
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4748.3
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business
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6043.1
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Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science
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Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
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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.
Major
Structure
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.
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn
Spring
Choose one of
Year 2
Autumn session
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300580
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Programming Fundamentals
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300966
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The Cosmos in Perspective: Information and Life
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And two electives
Spring session
Note: from 2021 this unit replaces 300923 Quantum Physics
Choose one of
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301259
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Work Internship for Science Professionals
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301261
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Complex Case Studies in Science
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And two electives
Year 3
Autumn session
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301110
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Applications of Big Data
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And two electives
Spring session
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300924
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Science Research Project
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And two electives
Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
Qualification for the award of 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 the mandatory 40 credit point sub-major in Education Studies
SM1100 Education Studies
Students must meet this requirement by choosing the units from SM1100 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:
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn
Spring
Choose one of
Year 2
Autumn session
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300580
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Programming Fundamentals
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300966
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The Cosmos in Perspective: Information and Life
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300937
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Advanced Science Project A
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And one elective
Spring session
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300938
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Advanced Science Project B
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Choose one of
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301259
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Work Internship for Science Professionals
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301261
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Complex Case Studies in Science
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And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
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301258
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Advanced Science Research Project C
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301110
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Applications of Big Data
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And one elective
Spring session
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300924
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Science Research Project
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301258
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Advanced Science Research Project C
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And one elective
Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 250 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Full-time
Year 1: College Units
Standard 3 Term year
Preparatory unit:
And
Eight University Level units comprising
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700122
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Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)
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700155
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Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)
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700124
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Scientific Literacy (WSTC)
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And
Three units from the following (depending on the testamur major chosen)
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700266
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Concepts in Human Anatomy (WSTC)
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700295
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Concepts in Human Physiology (WSTC)
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700296
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Environmental Issues and Solutions (WSTC)
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700061
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Introduction to Human Biology (WSTC)
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700297
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Management of Aquatic Environments (WSTC)
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700123
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Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)
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700298
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Water Quality Assessment and Management (WSTC)
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Year 2
Autumn session
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300580
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Programming Fundamentals
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300966
|
The Cosmos in Perspective: Information and Life
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Spring session
Choose one of
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301259
|
Work Internship for Science Professionals
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|
301261
|
Complex Case Studies in Science
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Year 3
Autumn session
|
301110
|
Applications of Big Data
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And two electives
Spring session
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300924
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Science Research Project
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And two electives