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Hons in Astronomy and Physics (HBSc)

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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University of Toronto offers Hons in Astronomy and Physics (HBSc), a honours degree in Physics & Astronomy programme in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years.

At a glance

Degree: Honours Degree
Field: Physics & Astronomy
Duration: 4 years

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: future.utoronto.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Astronomy and Physics is an Honours Bachelor of Science Specialist program offered by the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto St. George campus. It combines rigorous training across the core subfields of physics with their application in astronomy, requiring 14.0 credits including at least 4.0 credits at the 300+ level and 1.0 credit at the 400-level. Lecture courses are complemented by practical courses, and the program culminates in a supervised research project. Enrolment is open to students who have completed 4.0 credits. Admission requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with six Grade 12 4U/M courses, including English, Calculus & Vectors, and Physics. The program is identified by OUAC code TPG and leads to an Honours Bachelor of Science degree.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six subjects at the 4U/M level, including English (ENG4U/EAE4U). Required Grade 12 courses: Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U) and Physics (SPH4U). The co-op component of Grade 12 courses is not used for admission. Enrolment in the Specialist program is open to students who have completed 4.0 credits. Offered at the University of Toronto St. George campus (OUAC code TPG), leading to an Honours Bachelor of Science.

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1827
Students: 103,140
QS rank: #32
Programs: 507
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Hons in Astronomy and Physics (HBSc) award?

University of Toronto awards a Honours Degree in the field of Physics & Astronomy on completion of this programme.

How long does Hons in Astronomy and Physics (HBSc) take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

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