Â鶹ԭ´´

For those interested in how the world works, in every detail and at the deepest levels, choose the most fundamental natural science – physics.

The study of physics includes everything from atoms and molecules, to supercomputers, the atmosphere, planets and the universe itself. Our goal is to help our students learn to apply physics in diverse contexts, and to develop an appreciation for the utility, power, beauty and fun of physics.

Langara is the only college in the lower mainland to regularly offer second year physics courses.

The Physics department offers the following:

Associate of Science Degree in Physics

Astronomy courses

Physics courses

Career Opportunities

Physics graduates are highly sought-after employees, as they gain training an skills in a wide variety of areas. A physics education provides fundamental skills such as problem solving and abstract thinking, as well as training in many high tech areas such as optics, lasers, computer interfacing, image processing and electronics. These varied skill-sets make for very desirable employees in high tech companies, as well as in a wide variety of other fields:

Research and Development
Teaching
Computing
Health Sciences
Management and administration
Product Development
Consulting
Sales and Marketing