Bachelor of Science in Physics at Saint Mary's University

Programme overview

Physics is a science that deals with the origin and structure of matter in the universe, nature’s forces that govern how they interact, and the applications of physical phenomena in our everyday lives. Physicists study the matter at all length scales, from sub-atomic particles that make up everything around us to star-studded galaxies, to try and understand the fundamental laws and relationships that govern the known universe. Physics has profound uses in our society, including electricity, electronics, mechanics & motion of matter, lasers, imaging and therapy in medicine, and power generation.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Department of Astronomy and Physics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Sample courses include Classical Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Experimental Physics and Subatomic Physics.

Career pathways

Career examples include physicist, medical physicist, data scientist, computer programmer, computational modelling, telecommunications engineering, geophysicist, biophysicist, quantitative finance and computer-generated imagery animator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Nova Scotia applicants: English 12 academic, Pre-Calculus 12 or Calculus 12, one academic 12 science course (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Programming) and two additional academic 12 courses, with a minimum 70% average and no mark below 60% in the required courses. Requirements for other provinces and countries are listed on the Canadian and international admissions pages.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall term (classes begin September 9, 2026), Winter term (classes begin January 6, 2027), Spring term (classes begin May 3, 2027) and Summer term (classes begin July 5, 2027).

Fall 2026 (September): domestic applicants apply by August 1, international applicants by June 15. Winter 2027 (January): domestic applicants apply by December 1, international applicants by October 1. Applications for 2027-2028 open October 1. The application fee is $65 CAD for domestic and $100 CAD for international students, paid by credit card at application. The deadline for admissions scholarships is February 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.smu.ca/future-students/admissions/cs-apply-online.html

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