An Honours Astrophysics degree is a good choice for anyone who is curious and seeks an understanding of the world both at its most fundamental level and on its largest scale.
Training in astrophysics provides transferable skills in experimental design, modelling, big data analysis, computing, scientific communication, critical thinking and problem solving. Because of this, our graduates find employment in many different fields: research, industry, education, software development, medicine, law, finance, etc.
Program Type
Honours Bachelor of Science
Degree at Graduation
Limited Enrollment
Admission Requirements
Enrolment in this program is limited.
Admission is by selection but requires, as a minimum, completion of any Level 1 program with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 including:
- 2 courses from MATH 1A03, 1AA3, 1LS3, 1LT3, 1X03 and 1XX3
- 1 course from PHYSICS 1A03 and 1C03
- 1 course from PHYSICS 1AA3 and 1CC3
- CHEM 1A03
- 3 courses from the Science 1 Course List
Typical Second-Year Courses
PHYSICS 2B03
Electricity and Magnetism 1
PHYSICS 2BB3
Electricity and Magnetism 2
PHYSICS 2C03
Modern Physics
PHYSICS 2E03
Mechanics
PHYSICS 2P03
Introductory Laboratory
MATH 2X03
Advanced Calculus 1
MATH 2C03
Introduction to Differential Equations
ASTRON 2E03
Planetary Astronomy
Career Opportunities
Honours Astrophysics students develop a range of skills that are easily transferred to a wide range of careers.
Graduates have pursued careers in the following areas:
- Astrophysics/Biology
- Biophysics
- Data Science/IT
- Science Communication
- Financial Risk Analysis
- Materials Innovation
- Medical Physics
- Nuclear Industry
- Quantum Materials
- Software Development
- Space Industry