Study the most fundamental aspects of nature in one of Canada鈥檚 largest and most innovative physics departments.
Physics at Waterloo offers award-winning teaching, 20 months of optional co-op experience, and partnerships with some of the biggest institutes in the world working at the forefront of physics research.
Choose from a broad range of courses in applied physics, astrophysics, biophysics, chemical physics, mathematical physics, and quantum computing. Then supplement your learning with hands-on labs and tutorials.
Over the course of your degree, you鈥檒l develop the strong quantitative and analytic skills that industry is looking for. You鈥檒l graduate well prepared for a career in engineering, biotechnology, medicine, or astronomy 鈥� or for graduate studies where you can delve deeper into the world of research.
Co-op
By alternating school terms and paid co-op work terms throughout your degree, you can explore new career areas and types of employers as your career interests evolve.
Sample co-op job titles
What can you do with a degree in Physics?
Common careers for Physics graduates include biomedical research and design, research and development, financial analysis and forecasting, nuclear power research and operation, modelling, computer hardware and software development, and more.
Recent graduates
September 2025
Faculty of Science
200 University Avenue West,
WATERLOO,
Ontario (ON),
N2L 3G1, Canada
Applicants must have completed an Ontario high school diploma or equivalent.
Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including
English language requirement:
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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