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A focused physics degree covering classical and modern physics, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, electrodynamics, and nuclear physics. McMaster's Physics department is research-intensive with access to a nuclear reactor (MNR), major particle physics collaborations (ATLAS, SNO+), and an astronomical observatory.
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YOUR STUDIES
Classical mechanics, electromagnetism, calculus, modern physics.
Physics, Applied Physics, Astrophysics
Faculty of Science — Dept of Physics & Astronomy
Full-time
In person
Yes
Honours B.Sc.
Yes
Optional
An honours thesis is optional.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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ENG4U, MHF4U, MCV4U, SPH4U, 2 additional U/M courses
Low-to-mid 80s typically required.
Not required
Not required
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Optional co-op available; undergraduate research placements common.
Yes
Optional.
Strong academic standing.
No
No
CAREER PATHWAYS
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Physicist, Medical Physicist, Research Scientist, Data Scientist, Engineer, Quantitative Analyst
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, TRIUMF
No mandatory licensure; graduate/medical physics pathway.
TUITION & FEES
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$6,043.00 CAD
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