Bachelor of Science (Applied Physics)

Applied physics is a discipline which aims at the applications of the laws of physics for developing new technologies, new functional materials, and solving some particular engineering problems. In the past century, breakthroughs in theoretical physics have triggered revolutions in modern industries, such as nuclear energy, semiconductor, superconductor, laser, aviation and aerospace, etc. At present, physics plays a great role in economy and our daily life. While in the future, progresses in areas like fusion energy, new energy materials, high temperature superconductivity, metamaterials and quantum information are expected. It is then a big challenge to transfer the latest achievements in physics to technologies and practical applications.
Southern University of Science and Technology is located in Shenzhen city which is one of the most developed areas in China. There are numbers of high-tech enterprises in the city which bring pressing needs for original innovation of technology and high-level R&D technicians and engineers. Applied physics serves as a bridge between physics and other majors like chemistry, materials science and engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, etc., in SUSTech, providing a training program of the above needs, and a platform for developing new technologies.