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Honours Mathematics and Physics

The Honours Mathematics & Physics program is a combined honours program suited to students who wish to develop a profound understanding of the natural world using the rigours of mathematics.

Students in this program will obtain an excellent foundation with which to pursue advanced studies in physics or mathematics or to obtain employment in a vast number of fields.

Program Type

Honours Bachelor of Science

Degree at Graduation

Unlimited Enrollment

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Admission Requirements

Completion of any Level 1 program with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 including:

  • 1 course from MATH 1A03, 1LS3, 1X03, 1ZA3
  • 1 course from MATH 1AA3, 1LT3, 1XX3, 1ZB3 with a grade of at least 6.0 (C+)
  • 1 course from MATH 1B03, 1ZC3
  • 1 course from PHYSICS 1A03, 1C03
  • 1 course from PHYSICS 1AA3, 1CC3
  • 1 course from the Science 1 Course List

Typical Second-Year Courses

MATH 2C03

Introduction to Differential Equations

MATH 2X03

Advanced Calculus 1

MATH 2XX3

Advanced Calculus 2

MATH 2LA3

Applications of Linear Algebra

PHYSICS 2B03

Electricity and Magnetism 1

PHYSICS 2BB3

Electricity and Magnetism 2

PHYSICS 2C03

Modern Physics

PHYSICS 2E03

Mechanics

PHYSICS 2G03

Scientific Computing

Career Opportunities

Mathematics & Physics students develop a range of skills that are easily transferred to a wide range of careers.

Graduates have pursued careers in the following areas:

  • Actuarial Science
  • Financial Analysis
  • Accounting
  • Data Analysis
  • Economics
  • User Experience Design
  • Stock Market Analysis
  • Auditing

 

  • Biostatistics
  • Cyber Security
  • Software Development
  • Astrophysics/Biology
  • Biophysics
  • Data Science/IT
  • Science Communication
  • Financial Risk Analysis
  • Materials Innovation
  • Medical Physics
  • Nuclear Industry
  • Quantum Materials
  • Software Development
  • Space Industry