This four-year bachelor of science program explores everything from the smallest nucleus to the farthest galaxies. Students learn the fundamentals giving them a strong foundation to build on. You can choose your direction of study by selecting courses in subatomic and particle physics, astronomy and cosmology.

Sample first year

Students pursuing a bachelor of science with a major in physics at Grenfell Campus will normally take the following courses in their first year:

1. Students not able to register for Mathematics 1000 may complete the sequence Mathematics 1090, Mathematics 1000, Mathematics 1001.
2. A student who has completed Physics 2204 and Physics 3204 in high school and who is eligible for Math 1000 should register for Physics 1050. A student wishing to pursue the B.Sc. with a major in physics without this background in physics may do so by taking the sequences Physics 1020, 1021, 1051.
3. Although Chemistry is not required for the B.Sc. in physics, it is recommended; a student who wishes to include chemistry but who defers it to a later year may have difficulty in scheduling.
4. The electives may be chosen from almost any discipline. It is recommended that a student interested in upper-year course work in astrophysics or in subatomic physics select either Physics 2151 or Physics 2400, respectively, as one of these electives.

Career opportunities

Possible career opportunities for graduates:

• research and development
• teaching
• geophysics
• laser and optics
• water and oceanography
• space science
• nuclear science
• medical physics

Contact information

For additional information, visit the School of Science and the Environment or contact Dr. Pierre Rouleau.