Physics and Molecular Life Sciences

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Why study Physics and Molecular Life Sciences at UVic?

Explore life through the laws that shape the physical world. In Physics and Molecular Life Sciences, you’ll connect physics, biology, chemistry and math to understand how living systems work at the molecular and cellular level.

You’ll build strong skills in lab work, data analysis, modelling and scientific problem-solving. You’ll study topics that may include biophysics, molecular biology, genetics, thermodynamics and the structure and function of biological molecules.

Through hands-on labs, research opportunities and co-op, you’ll graduate with practical experience and a strong foundation for careers or future study in health science, biotechnology, research, medicine, data science and more.

Careers

• Medical professional
• Medical biophysics and imaging specialist
• Biotechnologist
• Environmental scientist
• Research and development professional

Sample courses

• Medical Physics 
• Protein Structure and Molecular Interactions

Admission

Apply to the Physics program as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.

You can declare Physics and Biochemistry as your major after one year of full-time study.

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