Physics at Trent
Yes — physics is a direct-entry program at Trent University. You apply to it from Grade 12.
You apply to
Physics
70%OUAC RPY
Prerequisites
- 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%
- MHF4U or MCV4U
What to watch for
Direct entry at a 70% minimum. Mathematical Physics (RMP), Chemical Physics (RHY) and Computer Science and Physics (RCY) are separate codes at the same minimum. Trent publishes a minimum, and its own admissions FAQ says 'meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission'. The safety net is real: if you are not admitted to a competitive programme, Trent automatically assesses you for an alternate offer into a similar one, with no second application.
Physics at the other campuses
Compare the entry programs side by side →- Algomanot offered at Algoma
- BrockDirect entry73–77%
- Carletonvia Science - Honours (CT)78%
- Guelphvia Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours (GZ)80–91%
- LakeheadDirect entry70%
- Laurentianvia Interdisciplinary Science (LVG)70%
- Laurier (Waterloo)via Honours Science (BSc) (UZL)73–77%
- McMastervia Chemical & Physical Sciences Gateway83–87%
- Nipissingnot offered at Nipissing
- Ontario TechDirect entry70–73%
- Queen'svia Science – Physical and Chemical Sciences (QSP)80–87%
- TMUvia Medical Physics (SMP)70–75%
- U of T (Mississauga)via Chemical & Physical Sciences73–80%
- U of T (Scarborough)via Physical & Environmental Sciences (OUAC TSP)73–80%
- U of T (St. George)via Mathematical & Physical Sciences83–90%
- Waterloovia Physical Sciences80–83%
- Westernvia Science (ES)80–87%
- WindsorDirect entry70%
- YorkDirect entry73–77%
Entry routes were researched against each university’s own program pages in 2026-08-16. Trent’s page. Faculties restructure — confirm before you apply.