南洋理工大学

Applied Physics is a discipline that specializes in finding technological applications for the latest discoveries in physics. It lies at the frontier of technology development, where completely new types of devices are being developed and evaluated. Applied physicists were responsible for the invention of semiconductor electronics, lasers, high-capacity hard disks, light-emitting quantum dots used in next-generation display screens, and more.

Aside from learning about the laws of Nature and their applications, Applied Physics students acquire quantitative skills applicable to a broad range of endeavours. These skills include scientific computer programming, the formulation and testing of quantitative models, data analysis, and the use of state-of-the-art tools such as laser optics, microfluidic devices, and nanofabrication equipment. Physics graduates can find employment in a wide range of occupations, including research and development (R&D) in academia and industry, education, software development, and other professional positions.

Students in both programmes learn about the basic fields of physics: classical mechanics, relativity, optics, electromagnetism, thermal physics, quantum mechanics, and condensed-matter physics, as well as introductory courses in programming and mathematical methods. Physics students go on to take courses from a choice of statistical mechanics, computational physics, advanced quantum mechanics, particle physics, and more. In the Applied Physics programme, students take additional courses such as spintronics, nanotechnology, plasmonics, metamaterials, and laser physics. All students are also required to take courses from the university's selection of General Education Electives, in order to receive a well-rounded university education.

In the fourth year of study, students either undertake a Final Year Project, conducting research under the personal supervision of a faculty member, or perform an internship in a university-approved company or institution.