Physics
Bring abstract yet powerful concepts to life by asking important questions about basic particles and forces in nature. As a Physics student at Trent, you have options to study and specialize your knowledge in a range of topics, including astronomy, electricity and magnetism, classical mechanics, thermodynamics, and quantum computing. You’ll benefit from a highly interactive and close-knit learning environment to develop a broad set of skills that enable you to apply physics theories in science and engineering, as well as law, consulting, marketing, and more industries. With a Physics B.Sc. degree from Trent, you’ll help advance our understanding of the world as we know it and open yourself up to a variety of career paths.
Degrees Offered:
- B.Sc.
- B.Sc. (Honours)
Locations:
- Peterborough
Resume Boosters:
- Put theory into practice with an internship, project-based courses, a senior thesis, or summer research project exploring topics from two-dimensional superconductivity to galaxy evolution
- Get hands-on experience using advanced equipment and instrumentation in campus computer labs, laser biophotonics facilities, and Trent’s Centre for Biomaterials Research
- Join the Trent Undergraduate Physics Society and participate in lab tours and events like the annual Canadian Undergraduate Physics Conference
"One great experience was attending the Canadian Conference for undergraduate women in Physics. It was a great opportunity to talk about representation and feel like part of a community."
Career Paths:
Featured
Astrophysicist
Physicists conduct theoretical and applied research to extend knowledge of natural phenomena and to develop new processes and devices in fields such as electronics, communications, power generation and distribution, aerodynamics, optics and lasers, remote sensing, biotechnology, medicine and health. They are employed by electronic, electrical and aerospace manufacturing companies, telecommunications companies, power utilities, university and government research laboratories, hospitals and by a wide range of other processing, manufacturing, and research and consulting firms. Astronomers conduct observational and theoretical research to extend knowledge of the universe. They are employed by government and universities.
Career Opportunities
- Astronomer
- Biophysicist
- Climatologist
- Electronics Developer
- Air Traffic Controller
- Meteorologist
- Nuclear Reactor Operator
- Patent Lawyer
- Financial Analyst
- Materials Scientist
- Optical Design Specialist
- Molecular Physicist
- Radiology Lab Director
- Quantum Computing Specialist
- Secondary School Teacher
Popular Courses:
- Astrobiology: Life in the Universe
- Quantum Physics
- Computational Physics
- Modern Optics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Astrophysics: Galaxies and Cosmology
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
Program Requirements:
- MHF4U or MCV4U
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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