Physics
Bring abstract yet powerful concepts to life by asking important questions about fundamental 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 versatile skillset that enables 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.
Benefit from a highly interactive learning environment, with access to the advanced equipment and instrumentation in on-campus computer labs, laser biophotonics facilities, and a biomaterials research centre.
- 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
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Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
Program specific requirements:
- MHF4U or MCV4U
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Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
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International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
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Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
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With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University makes it easy for students to make the most of the credits you have already earned.
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
