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	Trent Physics OUAC RPY Remove	Brock Physics OUAC BJP Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70%“70% minimum”	73–77%“Mid 70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	SCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, MHF4U	one of MCV4U, MHF4U two of ENG4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published	Six 4U/M courses ENG4U (with a minimum of 60%) Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses Required Courses: ENG4U with a minimum of 60% +2 more on the program page	MHF4U (min. 70%) or MCV4U (min. 70%) SCH4U 2 from SBI4U, SPH4U, SES4U, a second 4U Math or ENG4U Strongly recommended subjects: ENG4U, SPH4U Alternative Offers +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	Available
Degree	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	200	—
What you study	—	Materials Science Others in Physical Sciences
What it is	You study the science of matter, energy, forces, and motion — how things work at every scale, from tiny atoms to galaxies. Physics at Trent gives you a grounding in theory through lectures and labs, preparing you for further study or work in fields like engineering, environmental science, or research. It suits people who are curious about how the natural world operates and comfortable with mathematics.	Physics is the study of how matter and energy behave — from tiny atoms to huge stars. At Brock, you'll combine classroom learning with paid work terms in labs, companies, or research facilities, giving you real-world experience alongside your degree. This program suits students who want hands-on skills and industry connections before graduating.
The door tomajors you reach through it	physics	physics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Trent University on OUInfo	Brock University on OUInfo

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