Admission Requirements & Program Highlights
Co-op Available
Learn how the universe works—from the fundamental forces of nature to their effects on matter and the environment around us. This program will ready you for leadership positions in both academic and industrial research in the Canadian hightechnology industry. It may be taken with or without a thesis option.
Admission Requirements
Course Requirements
Minimum Average
ENG4U, MHF4U, and SPH4U required. MCV4U strongly recommended. SCH4U recommended. 70% average in all attempted Science and Math courses, excluding MDM4U.
75%*
* Average over six Grade 12 U or M courses
Course Requirements
Minimum Average
Grade 12 English, Grade 12 Advanced Functions, and Grade 12 Physics required. Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors strongly recommended. Grade 12 Chemistry recommended. 70% average in all attempted Science and Math courses, excluding Grade 12 Mathematics of Data Management.
75%*
* Average over six Grade 12 courses
Course Requirements
Minimum Average
Grade 12 English, Grade 12 Advanced Functions, and Grade 12 Physics required. Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors strongly recommended. Grade 12 Chemistry recommended. 70% average in all attempted Science and Math courses, excluding Grade 12 Mathematics of Data Management.
75%*
* Average over six Grade 12 courses
Course Requirements
Minimum Average
Grade 12 English, Grade 12 Math, Physics. Calculus strongly recommended. Chemistry recommended. A minimum 70% average in all attempted Science and Math courses.
75%*
* Average over six Grade 12 courses
Co-op Available
This program is for you if you’re interested in applying your physics training to the high-tech needs of society or if you’re fascinated by science and technology but don’t necessarily want to pursue a career as a scientist. It may be taken with or without a thesis option.
Admission Requirements
Course Requirements
Minimum Average
ENG4U, MHF4U, and SPH4U required. MCV4U strongly recommended. SCH4U recommended. 70% average in all attempted Science and Math courses, excluding MDM4U.
75%*
* Average over six Grade 12 U or M courses
Course Requirements
Minimum Average
Grade 12 English, Grade 12 Advanced Functions, and Grade 12 Physics required. Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors strongly recommended. Grade 12 Chemistry recommended. 70% average in all attempted Science and Math courses, excluding Grade 12 Mathematics of Data Management.
75%*
* Average over six Grade 12 courses
Course Requirements
Minimum Average
Grade 12 English, Grade 12 Advanced Functions, and Grade 12 Physics required. Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors strongly recommended. Grade 12 Chemistry recommended. 70% average in all attempted Science and Math courses, excluding Grade 12 Mathematics of Data Management.
75%*
* Average over six Grade 12 courses
Course Requirements
Minimum Average
Grade 12 English, Grade 12 Math, Physics. Calculus strongly recommended. Chemistry recommended. A minimum 70% average in all attempted Science and Math courses.
75%*
* Average over six Grade 12 courses
Co-op Available
Learn about the application of physics’ theories and technologies to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in the human body, particularly cancer. This will prepare you for further studies in medical physics, a career as a certified medical physicist, or medical school.
Admission Requirements
Course Requirements
Minimum Average
ENG4U, MHF4U, and SPH4U required. MCV4U strongly recommended. SCH4U recommended. 70% average in all attempted Science and Math courses, excluding MDM4U.
75%*
* Average over six Grade 12 U or M courses
Course Requirements
Minimum Average
Grade 12 English, Grade 12 Advanced Functions, and Grade 12 Physics required. Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors strongly recommended. Grade 12 Chemistry recommended. 70% average in all attempted Science and Math courses, excluding Grade 12 Mathematics of Data Management.
75%*
* Average over six Grade 12 courses
Course Requirements
Minimum Average
Grade 12 English, Grade 12 Advanced Functions, and Grade 12 Physics required. Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors strongly recommended. Grade 12 Chemistry recommended. 70% average in all attempted Science and Math courses, excluding Grade 12 Mathematics of Data Management.
75%*
* Average over six Grade 12 courses
Course Requirements
Minimum Average
Grade 12 English, Grade 12 Math, Physics. Calculus strongly recommended. Chemistry recommended. A minimum 70% average in all attempted Science and Math courses.
75%*
* Average over six Grade 12 courses
Admission Requirements
Course Requirements
Minimum Average
ENG4U, MHF4U, and two from SBI4U, SCH4U, or SPH4U required. MCV4U strongly recommended.
80%*
* Average over six Grade 12 U or M courses
Course Requirements
Minimum Average
Grade 12 English, Grade 12 Advanced Functions, and two from Grade 12 Biology, Grade 12 Chemistry, or Grade 12 Physics required. Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors strongly recommended.
80%*
* Average over six Grade 12 courses
Course Requirements
Minimum Average
Grade 12 English, Grade 12 Advanced Functions, and two from Grade 12 Biology, Grade 12 Chemistry, or Grade 12 Physics required. Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors strongly recommended.
80%*
* Average over six Grade 12 courses
Course Requirements
Minimum Average
Grade 12 English, Grade 12 Advanced Functions, and two from Grade 12 Biology, Grade 12 Chemistry, or Grade 12 Physics required. Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors strongly recommended.
80%*
* Average over six Grade 12 courses
Functional Knowledge
- Understanding the various properties, states, structures, and behaviours of matter to a high level
- Performing quantitative analyses involving mathematics and applied science and physics
- Applying computer analysis methods and algorithms
- Developing complex theoretical models to analyze specific behaviours and interactions
- Operating advanced scientific laboratory equipment and instruments
- Planning, conducting, recording, and presenting scientific research to a high degree of competency
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Curriculum
Courses of study specific to each program

Co-Curriculum
Activities and experiences that complement coursework (Outstanding Scholars, peer mentoring, VIP)

Extracurriculum
Activities falling outside of the scope of set curriculum (Part-time job, clubs, volunteering, athletics
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Windsor/Essex County is a beautiful region situated in the heart of the Great Lakes. We enjoy the warmest climate in Ontario, with a long Summer and short Winter. Come see us, you won't want to leave.

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Life After Graduation

“The courses and extracurricular service learning opportunities that I had access to at the University of Windsor gave me the experience and skills I needed to work in national and international collaborations immediately upon graduation.”
Melissa Mathers –
BSc (Honours) in Physics with Minor in Computer Science and Math [2015]
100%
Employment rate of graduates 2 years following degree
completion
(OUGS Physical Sciences, 2014)
Common Industries for Physics Graduates
- Academia
- Education: Curriculum design, teaching
- Electronics/electrical/aerospace manufacturing
- Energy industry/utilities
- Government: Research and policy development
- Industry: Consultation, product development/testing
- Meteorology/climatology
- Telecommunications
- Physical science industries
Career Tracks*
- Actuary
- Astronomer
- Audiologist
- CAD technician
- Chemical physicist
- Computer programmer
- Dentist
- Doctor
- Engineer
- Entrepreneur
- Financial analyst
- Geophysicist
- Hydrologist
- Lab technician
- Lawyer
- Medical physicist
- Meteorologist
- Oceanographer
- Optometrist
- Professor
- Radiation therapist
- Research co-ordinator
- Research scientist
- Robotics technician
- Science journalist
- Software developer
- Teacher
- X-Ray technician
* Additional education and/or training required for some of the above careers.
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