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Windsor

Physics

OUAC NSP

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Carleton

Science – Major (4 years)

OUAC CK

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70%“70% minimum average”74–76%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USPH4UMHF4USBI4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it—
  • two of MCV4U, SCH4U, SES4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • 70% minimum average
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SPH4U
  • SCH4U is recommended, and MCV4U is strongly recommended
  • +4 more on the program page
  • Biochemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Neuroscience and Mental Health, and Physics.
  • MHF4U
  • 2 of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U or SPH4U
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • For all programs in Physics, SPH4U is strongly recommended.
  • +3 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNo
Degree——
First-year intakewhere published——
What you studyOthers in Physical SciencesOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineEnvironmental StudiesGeologyMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Physical Sciences
What it isYou study the laws and behaviour of matter and energy — how objects move, how forces work, light, electricity, magnetism, and atoms. Physics is more mathematics-heavy and theory-focused than general science; you'll work through abstract concepts and proofs rather than sampling multiple disciplines. It suits students who enjoy problem-solving, have strong math skills, and want to understand how the physical world fundamentally works.A Science Major is a four-year degree where you study one science subject deeply — such as physics, biology, geology, or environmental science — along with complementary courses in math and other sciences. It differs from a specialized honours program in that you focus on breadth within your chosen field rather than pursuing a single narrow specialization. This program suits students who want solid grounding in a science discipline without committing to professional training like engineering or medicine.
The door tomajors you reach through itphysicsApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by averageNone published by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Windsor on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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