应用物理学是研究和学术重点课程，通过应用科学系提供高级学位。该重点旨在为应用物理学，材料，地球科学，天文学和天体物理学等前沿研究领域的学生做好准备，这些领域包括高级材料，纳米技术，光子设备，应用地球物理学，地震学，暗物质和星系。下面列出了“应用物理学”下的当前研究主题，并简要介绍了每个领域。
Applied Physics is a research and academic emphasis offering advanced degrees through the Department of Applied Science. The emphasis is designed to prepare students in cutting-edge research areas in Applied Physics, Materials, Earth Sciences, Astronomy, and Astrophysics that include advanced materials, nanotechnology, photonic devices, applied geophysics, seismology, dark matter and galaxies. Current research topics under Applied Physics are listed below with a brief description of each area.