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Hons in Mathematics and Its Applications: Physical Science (HBSc)

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Hons in Mathematics and Its Applications: Physical Science (HBSc) at University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada is a honours degree in Physics & Astronomy programme. 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

Mathematics and Its Applications: Physical Science is an Honours Bachelor of Science Specialist program in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto's St. George campus, for students who want to apply mathematics to another physical science discipline. It is an open-enrolment program: a student may enrol once they have completed 4.0 credits, typically after first-year courses in calculus, algebra, physics, and computer programming. The Specialist requires 12.5 to 13.0 credits across seven areas: calculus and proofs, algebra, ordinary differential equations, computer programming, probability and statistics, foundational physics (PHY151H1, PHY152H1), and astronomy (AST221H1), plus 0.5 credit addressing ethics and social responsibility and 4.5 further credits of advanced physics, mathematics, and specialized topics. Students may complete the program through the optional Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) co-op stream. Admission from Ontario secondary school requires an OSSD with six Grade 12 4U/M courses, including English, Calculus & Vectors, and Physics.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six Grade 12 U/M-level courses, including English (ENG4U/EAE4U), Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U), and Physics (SPH4U); the co-op component of Grade 12 courses is not used for admission purposes. Program enrolment: open-enrolment Specialist; a student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program.

Application Details

Start Date: September

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Hons in Mathematics and Its Applications: Physical Science (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 Mathematics and Its Applications: Physical Science (HBSc) take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

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