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Hons in Astronomy (HBSc)

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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At University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada, Hons in Astronomy (HBSc) is offered as a honours degree in Physics & Astronomy programme.

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Degree: Honours Degree
Field: Physics & Astronomy

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: future.utoronto.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

Astronomy is offered as an Honours Bachelor of Science Major by the Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences at the University of Toronto Mississauga, alongside the related Astronomical Sciences Specialist option. The program studies the universe beyond Earth, covering objects and phenomena that do not occur within the solar system, such as planets orbiting other stars, black holes, and forms of mass and energy that make up most of the universe but cannot be directly observed. The curriculum integrates methods and knowledge from physics, mathematics, and computing, drawing on courses such as astrophysics, vibrations and waves, and computer programming. Admission requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with six Grade 12 4U/M courses, including English, Advanced Functions, and Physics, with Calculus & Vectors recommended. The program is identified by OUAC code TMW 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: Advanced Functions (MHF4U) and Physics (SPH4U), with Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U) recommended. The co-op component of Grade 12 courses is not used for admission. Offered as a Major at the University of Toronto Mississauga (OUAC code TMW), leading to an Honours Bachelor of Science.

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