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Bachelor of Science' Physics

The Department offers three different levels of undergraduate study in physics. These include a physics concentration suitable for general science students who want a basic understanding of the fundamentals of physics, a physics major suitable for students who want a solid physics education but who do not necessarily intend to practice physics professionally or go on to graduate school, and a physics honours programme for those who require a rigorous training in classical and quantum physics who intend to pursue physics professionally or in postgraduate studies. The major and honours programmes are virtually identical through the third year, and students don't need to commit to the honours programme until the fourth year if they so choose. Among other differences in the final year, the honours programme requires the student to complete an honours thesis (PHYS 4990) under the supervision of a faculty advisor.

In addition to the physics concentration, major, and honours programmes, there are double major physics programmes with mathematics, chemistry, and philosophy at both the major and honours levels consistent with the regulations governing double major and double honours programmes in science and in arts. These suggested programmes of study are suitable for students who want a broader academic background than the pure physics degrees provide while minimising the compromise to the physics content or the content of the other subjects of concentration.