Others in Physical Sciences programs in Ontario

47 programs across 15 campuses, with published admission ranges starting at 65%. Sorted by the range each one publishes, lowest first, so you can see where you land.

Programs

Campuses

Lowest range

65%

What this leads to

The picture for others in physical sciences as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.

Graduates work as research scientists, data scientists, or environmental scientists in labs, government agencies, and tech companies. Many use physics or chemistry backgrounds to transition into data science or machine learning roles, where the salary and job market are stronger.

In its favour

Research work often involves real discovery and problem-solving rather than rote tasks, which AI can't fully automate yet
Mid-career earning potential is decent—average physical scientist salary in Canada is around $84,000
Skills in physics, geology, and chemistry translate into high-demand roles in data science, AI evaluation, and environmental consulting

Worth knowing

Routine lab work—data processing, simulations, basic experimental procedures—is being automated right now; entry-level research jobs are most exposed
To actually use a physics degree in research, most positions require a master's or PhD; the bachelor's alone is not enough for career advancement in academia
Academic research positions are limited and highly competitive; most job openings are contract or term-based work, not permanent
Starting roles can pay poorly ($25–35/hour for term environmental science work) relative to time spent in school

How AI is changing this work

Routine simulations, data processing, and standardized experimental procedures are being automated now; AI is limiting the need for manual interventions during standardized procedures in experimental physics. But experimental work tied to apparatus, calibration, measurement, and environmental control remains harder to automate, and while simulation-heavy work can be partially automated, broad autonomous experimental practice is not yet possible. The problem for someone starting a four-year degree: roughly 42% of jobs at physicist earnings level are susceptible to AI automation, and you will not graduate into stable, well-paid research work without further credentials. A bachelor's alone leaves you competing for junior roles where the most automatable work lives.

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