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Honours BSc Physics - Biological Physics Option

University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #228 =

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University of Ottawa offers Honours BSc Physics - Biological Physics Option, a honours degree in Biological Sciences programme in Ottawa, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 21,668 per semester.

At a glance

Degree: Honours Degree
Field: Biological Sciences
International tuition: CAD 21,668 / semester

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: catalogue.uottawa.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Honours BSc Physics - Biological Physics Option is a 120-unit undergraduate degree offered by the Department of Physics at the University of Ottawa. The option applies physics training to problems in the life sciences, combining core physics courses such as Fundamentals of Physics, Electromagnetic Theory, Thermodynamics and Introductory Quantum Mechanics with biology and chemistry courses including Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology, Principles of Chemistry and Cell Biology. Program-specific courses cover physics in biology and introduction to molecular biophysics, culminating in a fourth-year course in biological physics. Students complete two physics laboratory courses and choose between a physics research project or a combined physics laboratory and project option. Elective units allow further study in mathematics or biology, or coursework from other faculties. The program is offered in English and in French, includes a French immersion stream, and co-operative education is available.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: For Ontario secondary school applicants, two of Biology 4U (SBI4U), Chemistry 4U (SCH4U), Physics 4U (SPH4U) or Earth and Space Science 4U (SES4U) are required, together with a minimum combined average of 70% in the prerequisite science and mathematics courses; applicants without Calculus and Vectors 4U (MCV4U) may take a replacement course at the university before or during their first term. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

About University of Ottawa

“Deus Scientiarum Dominus Est”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1848
Students: 49,864
QS rank: #228 =
Programs: 525
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Honours BSc Physics - Biological Physics Option award?

University of Ottawa awards a Honours Degree in the field of Biological Sciences on completion of this programme.

How much does Honours BSc Physics - Biological Physics Option cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 21,668 per semester.

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