BSc Physics at St. Francis Xavier University

Programme overview

A Bachelor of Science in Physics with a variety of degree streams, taught in a small department with opportunities for paid research projects from early years. Graduates move into research, industry, law, medicine, education and academia.

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

What you will study

First year includes mechanics (PHYS 121) and electromagnetism (PHYS 122) plus Calculus I and II (MATH 106 and 107 or equivalent). Programming (CSCI 161) and a Science C such as CHEM 121 and 122 are recommended; remaining courses are often arts electives.

Career pathways

Physicist, researcher, meteorologist, teacher, physician; also economics, environmental science and engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First-year physics courses require Calculus I and II (MATH 106 and 107 or equivalent).

Main intake: September (classes begin 2 September 2026; Welcome Days 29-30 August 2026). January intake (classes begin 5 January 2027) for eligible programmes; competitive programmes such as BSc Nursing are not available for January admission. Spring term (May 2027) and Summer term (July 2027) undergraduate studies are also offered.

Domestic applicants: 1 September deadline for September entry (2026 and 2027); 9 December 2026 for January 2027 entry. Applications for September 2027 open 15 September 2026. Bachelor of Education: last date to submit application is 1 December 2026. LPN to BScN: 9 December 2026. Four-year BSc Nursing: 3 March 2027. Spring term (May 2027): 12 April 2027. Summer term (July 2027): June, date to be confirmed. Major scholarship consideration: apply by 1 March 2027.

International applicants: 30 May 2027 deadline for September 2027 entry (later applications reviewed case by case according to visa processing times); 30 September 2026 for January 2027 entry, with confirmation by 30 October 2026. Applications for September are made at apply.stfx.ca.

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