Physics at Western
Not directly. At Western University you apply to Science (ES), then choose physics at the end of first year, during Intent to Register in March.
The program you actually apply to
Science
80–87%OUAC ESCo-op availableSupplementary application
Prerequisites
- English, ENG4U
- Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
- Two of:
- Advanced Functions, MHF4U
- Biology, SBI4U
- Math of Data Management, MDM4U
When you choose physics
At the end of first year, during Intent to Register in March.
What to watch for
Physics, Astrophysics and Medical Physics are all modules inside the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the Faculty of Science — one OUAC choice (ES) covers them; there is no standalone 'Astronomy' module, only a Minor in Conceptual Astronomy. Western's own worked example says Math and Physics share code ES, so list Science only once.
The same application also gets you to
Science is the entry point for 7 other majors at Western. You are not choosing between these at application time.
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%
- TrentDirect entry70%
- 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%
- WindsorDirect entry70%
- YorkDirect entry73–77%
Entry routes were researched against each university’s own program pages in 2026-08-16. Western’s page. Faculties restructure — confirm before you apply.