An Honours Physics degree is a good choice for anyone who is curious and seeks an understanding of the world at its most fundamental level.
Training in physics provides transferable skills in experimental design, modelling, computing, scientific communication, critical thinking and problem solving.
Because of this, our graduates find employment in many different fields: research, industry, education, software development, medicine, law, finance, etc.
Program Type
Bachelor of Science
Degree at Graduation
Unlimited Enrollment
Co-op Program
Beginning at Level 3
Admission Requirements
Completion of any Level 1 program with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 including:
- 2 courses from MATH 1A03, 1AA3, 1LS3, 1LT3, 1X03, 1XX3
- 1 course from PHYSICS 1A03, 1C03
- 1 course from PHYSICS 1AA3, 1CC3
- CHEM 1A03
- 3 courses from the Science 1 Course List
Typical Second-Year Courses
PHYSICS 2B03
Electricity and Magnetism 1
PHYSICS 2BB3
Electricity and Magnetism 2
PHYSICS 2C03
Modern Physics
PHYSICS 2E03
Mechanics
PHYSICS 2G03
Scientific Computing
PHYSICS 2P03
Introductory Laboratory
MATH 2C03
Introduction to Differential Equations
MATH 2X03
Advanced Calculus 1
Career Opportunities
Honours Physics students develop a range of skills that are easily transferred to a wide range of careers.
Graduates have pursued careers in the following areas:
- Astrophysics/Biology
- Biophysics
- Data Science/IT
- Science Communication
- Financial Risk Analysis
- Materials Innovation
- Medical Physics
- Nuclear Industry
- Quantum Materials
- Software Development
- Space Industry