University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1
Phone: (519) 888-4567 ext 32215
Fax: (519) 746-8115
There are many programs and specializations to explore. You can choose Co-operative or Regular; Honours Physics, Biological and Medical Physics, Mathematical Physics, Materials and Nanosciences, or Chemical Physics; as well as the option to specialize in Applied Physics, Astrophysics, Biophysics or Medical Physics.
All of the major programs share a core of physics courses, and diversify based upon this strong foundation in science.
If Physics is not your major area of study, we also offer minors in Physics or Biophysics.
More information about the minors can be found in the undergraduate studies academic calendar.
Please consult our undergraduate student webpages for more information.
The Department of Physics & Astronomy offers thesis based graduate training at both the M.Sc. (Master of Science) and Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) levels.
Students are eligible to enroll in:
Please consult our graduate student and research pages for more information about programs, research strengths and opportunities.
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is centralized within our Office of Indigenous Relations.