Physics

Course Summary

• Type: BSc
• Location: Canada
• Duration: 3 or 4 years
• Deadline: Ongoing

Course Description

Program description

Physics is the science which explores and identifies basic principles governing the structure and behaviour of matter, the generation and transfer of energy, and the interaction of matter and energy. Knowledge of physics is essential in other natural sciences, such as chemistry and geology, and to professions such as engineering, medicine, and dentistry. 
Medical physics is the application of physics to medicine. It generally concerns physics as applied to medical imaging and radiotherapy, although a medical physicist may work in many environments.

Program options

Degree options

B. Sc. Bachelor of Science, Honours Physics and Astronomy – 4 years
B. Sc. Bachelor of Science, Major Physics and Astronomy – 4 years
B. Sc. Bachelor of Science, General - Physics & Astronomy – 3 years

Program options

B. Sc. Joint Honours Programs:
Physics/Chemistry
Physics/Computer Science with Co-op option
Physics/Mathematics

B. Sc. Double Honours:
Physics/Biochemistry

Visit Programs in Science to learn about more program options.

Interesting courses and unique opportunities

Interesting courses

• Electromagnetic Theory
• Classical Mechanics
• Quantum Mechanics
• Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
• Mathematical Physics
• Medical Physics
• Optics and lasers
• Nuclear Physics and Applied Nuclear Science
• Stars and Phenomenology of Galaxies
• Computational Physics

Professional opportunities

• Research Scientist
• Teacher/Instructor
• Medical Physicist
• Industrial Development
• Engineer (process and instrumentation development, software development)
• Quantitative Analyst (finance / banking)
• Computer scientist
• Management and Administration