BA/BS in Physics

This program studies the universe from the scale of galaxies to subatomic particles, combining theoretical coursework with experimental laboratory work and covering topics such as physical computing, quantum computing, and medical imaging. Faculty research areas feeding into the program include digital agriculture, robotics, neutron and neutrino physics, materials science, MRI applications, black holes, and quantum gravity. The Bachelor of Science is available as a three-year or four-year degree, with specialized streams in Pre-Engineering, Honours, Applied Physics, Chemical Physics, Computational Physics, Medical Physics, and Mathematical Physics, plus a standalone Physics minor. Undergraduates have access to research opportunities, including paid positions with faculty research groups. The program suits students drawn to both the theoretical and experimental sides of physics, with the different streams allowing a focus toward engineering transfer, medical physics, computation, or chemistry-adjacent physics; those interested in teaching physics are directed toward the minor option. Cited applications of the field include cancer treatment, joint-injury research, and sustainable energy development.