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Physics is the study of the fundamental properties of energy and matter. When you study physics at Dalhousie, you’ll gain insight into our complex and ever-changing world. You’ll discover phenomena you can use to develop the technologies and tools of tomorrow and that there are similarities between things that look very different on the surface. Physics and Atmospheric Science courses will inform and challenge you. In lectures, you’ll be introduced to key topics, while labs provide you with opportunities to ask questions and explore related subjects. In Atmospheric Science courses, you’ll learn more about the environmental issues affecting our climate. In your first year of study, you'll take foundation-building science courses in physics, math and chemistry. In upper years, you’ll take more specialized courses in topics such as modern physics, electricity and magnetism, energy and the environment and more. You’ll also be encouraged to think analytically and use your imagination, while also learning the skills you need to solve real-world problems. Sample courses:
Physics In and Around You
Energy and the Environment
Materials Science
Co-op education opportunities are available to students in the physics and atmospheric science program who wish to put learning into practice and gain career-related experience while completing their degree.
Program overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Physics is the study of the fundamental properties of energy and matter. When you study physics at Dalhousie, you’ll gain insight into our complex and ever-changing world. You’ll discover phenomena you can use to develop the technologies and tools of tomorrow and that there are similarities between things that look very different on the surface. Physics and Atmospheric Science courses will inform and challenge you. In lectures, you’ll be introduced to key topics, while labs provide you with opportunities to ask questions and explore related subjects. In Atmospheric Science courses, you’ll learn more about the environmental issues affecting our climate. In your first year of study, you'll take foundation-building science courses in physics, math and chemistry. In upper years, you’ll take more specialized courses in topics such as modern physics, electricity and magnetism, energy and the environment and more. You’ll also be encouraged to think analytically and use your imagination, while also learning the skills you need to solve real-world problems. Sample courses:
Physics In and Around You
Energy and the Environment
Materials Science
Co-op education opportunities are available to students in the physics and atmospheric science program who wish to put learning into practice and gain career-related experience while completing their degree.
Admission Requirements
90+
180+
6.5+
26+
61+
4 Years
Jan
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,750 CAD
International
31,900 CAD
Scholarships
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Physics and Atmospheric Science (BSc)
Studley, Halifax, Canada
# 451-500QS Subject Rankings
48 monthsProgram duration
31,900 CADTuition Fee/year
Physics and AstronomyMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Physics and Atmospheric Science courses will inform and challenge you. In lectures, you’ll be introduced to key topics, while labs provide you with opportunities to ask questions and explore related subjects. In Atmospheric Science courses, you’ll learn more about the environmental issues affecting our climate.
In your first year of study, you'll take foundation-building science courses in physics, math and chemistry. In upper years, you’ll take more specialized courses in topics such as modern physics, electricity and magnetism, energy and the environment and more. You’ll also be encouraged to think analytically and use your imagination, while also learning the skills you need to solve real-world problems.
Sample courses:
Co-op education opportunities are available to students in the physics and atmospheric science program who wish to put learning into practice and gain career-related experience while completing their degree.
Program overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Physics and Atmospheric Science courses will inform and challenge you. In lectures, you’ll be introduced to key topics, while labs provide you with opportunities to ask questions and explore related subjects. In Atmospheric Science courses, you’ll learn more about the environmental issues affecting our climate.
In your first year of study, you'll take foundation-building science courses in physics, math and chemistry. In upper years, you’ll take more specialized courses in topics such as modern physics, electricity and magnetism, energy and the environment and more. You’ll also be encouraged to think analytically and use your imagination, while also learning the skills you need to solve real-world problems.
Sample courses:
Co-op education opportunities are available to students in the physics and atmospheric science program who wish to put learning into practice and gain career-related experience while completing their degree.
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
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