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Ontario Tech

Physics

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Published rangetheir exact wording70–73%Low 70s75%75 %80–87%Low to Mid-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Two of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Physics (SPH4U). We recommend you take all 4 of these courses.
  • A combined minimum 70% average in prerequisite math and science courses.
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SES4U
  • A minimum combined average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in science and mathematics.
  • +1 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, or SPH4U
  • 2 Additional 4 U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyYes
  • Audition
Usually closes before January 15
Marks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&MgtBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Science, BSc
First-year intakewhere published300
What you studyChemistryInterdisciplinary StudiesMolecular Biology, BiochemistryMusicBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyChemistry
What it isPhysics is the study of how matter, energy, and forces work at every scale, from atoms to galaxies. At Ontario Tech, you can do the standard Bachelor of Science in Physics, or combine it with a Business and Management degree if you want to develop skills in both areas. The program includes co-op work terms, letting you apply physics in real jobs alongside your studies. It suits people who want a strong grounding in physics theory and problem-solving, whether or not they're considering business or management later on.You study chemistry and biochemistry alongside music performance or theory over five years, earning two degrees at once. Unlike a single major, you commit equal time to both fields, which means rigorous lab work and science courses paired with music ensemble, applied lessons, or composition. This suits students who have genuine strength and passion in both science and the arts, and want to pursue careers that might combine them or keep both paths open.You study the natural systems that support life on Earth — combining biology, chemistry, geology, and geography to understand ecosystems, environmental problems, and how living things interact with their physical surroundings. This pathway is structured to integrate multiple science disciplines rather than focus narrowly on one, and it includes mandatory co-operative work terms where you apply classroom learning to real environmental jobs. It suits students curious about how nature works across scales, from molecules to landscapes, who want hands-on experience before deciding on a specific environmental career.
The door tomajors you reach through itphysicsApplied to directlyearth scienceenvironmental science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See themNone published by average
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfo

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