Discover how the world works by investigating the natural laws and processes of non-living matter.
You're able to specialize in your major of interest right in your first year, giving you a strong foundation for upper-year courses and co-op work terms.
Apply to Physical Sciences and choose one of these eight majors starting in first year. All are available through the co-op as well as regular systems of study with the exception of Medicinal Chemistry, which is co-op only.
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- Available as a regular or co-op program
- Graduate with a Bachelor of Science in your major
- Offered by the Faculty of Science
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Admission requirements
Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including
- English (ENG4U) (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
- Advanced Functions (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
- Calculus and Vectors (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
- Two of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of Data Management, or Physics
Admission averages: Low 80s
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How to apply
Apply directly to this program and indicate the major that interests you.
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Questions about courses, programs, requirements, or careers?
Please contact Alisia, our Science recruitment coordinator who can answer any questions you have.
