Physics and Astronomy
Why study Physics and Astronomy at UVic?
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.
Sample courses
- Introduction to Astrophysics
- Introduction to Cosmology
- Introductory Quantum Physics
- Particle Physics
Careers
- Aerospace professional
- Data scientist
- Government policy maker or analyst
- Information technologist
- Scientific computing professional
Admission requirements
- Apply to the Physics program as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
- You can declare a combined degree program as your major after one year of full-time study.