Physics and Astronomy
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Discover the science that allows us to explore other worlds. Dive in to gravity, relativity, quantum mechanics or galaxies. Develop your problem-solving skills. Work with experts on research projects that enjoy local and international connections. You’ll also have access to world-class equipment and facilities.
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Bachelor degree
- Study options:
- Full-time study, Part-time study
- Program delivery:
- On-campus
- Dynamic learning:
- Co-op optional
Careers
- Aerospace professional
- Data scientist
- Financial expert
- Government policy maker or analyst
- Industrial research and development professional
- Information technologist
- Management consultant
- Scientific computing professional
Sample courses
- Introduction to Astrophysics – PHYS 250
- Introduction to Cosmology – ASTR 405
- Introductory Quantum Physics – PHYS 215
- Particle Physics – PHYS 424
Admission
Apply to the Faculty of Science (Undeclared) as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
You can declare this program as your major after one or more years of full-time study.
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English language proficiency
You must demonstrate English language proficiency to attend UVic. Your transcripts are enough to prove proficiency if you've studied full-time in an academic program at the high school or post-secondary level within Canada for at least four years, and all of your instruction was in English.
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