48 monthsProgramme duration
Programme overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Program Details
Applied Physics is the basis of modern technology, including modern telecommunications, photonics, computer technology, medical imaging and cancer therapies.
Our Honours Applied Physics program combines studies in modern physics, optics and electronics, math and computer science. As part of your requirements for this program, you may also opt to take courses in finance, organizational management and entrepreneurship, and earn a minor in Business in addition to your Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Applied Physics.
A Physics (Honours) and a professionally accredited Engineering Physics (BEng) program are also available.
Capital Advantage
Our department’s location in the nation’s capital places you within the highest concentration of scientific and technical expertise in the country, providing unparalleled access to both personnel and technical facilities.
Work Experience
A Co-op option is available. Through Co-op, students have an opportunity to apply academic studies to a real work environment as well as to explore various career possibilities. Placements are available at local high-tech companies, government laboratories or health care institutions in the Ottawa region and beyond.
Exceptional Faculty
Our faculty is actively engaged in intensive research in particle physics and medical physics. You’ll benefit from their expertise, passion and experiences and have opportunities to work alongside them in your capstone research project.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Program Details
Applied Physics is the basis of modern technology, including modern telecommunications, photonics, computer technology, medical imaging and cancer therapies.
Our Honours Applied Physics program combines studies in modern physics, optics and electronics, math and computer science. As part of your requirements for this program, you may also opt to take courses in finance, organizational management and entrepreneurship, and earn a minor in Business in addition to your Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Applied Physics.
A Physics (Honours) and a professionally accredited Engineering Physics (BEng) program are also available.
Capital Advantage
Our department’s location in the nation’s capital places you within the highest concentration of scientific and technical expertise in the country, providing unparalleled access to both personnel and technical facilities.
Work Experience
A Co-op option is available. Through Co-op, students have an opportunity to apply academic studies to a real work environment as well as to explore various career possibilities. Placements are available at local high-tech companies, government laboratories or health care institutions in the Ottawa region and beyond.
Exceptional Faculty
Our faculty is actively engaged in intensive research in particle physics and medical physics. You’ll benefit from their expertise, passion and experiences and have opportunities to work alongside them in your capstone research project.
Admission Requirements
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