Physics at York
Yes — physics is a direct-entry program at York University. You apply to it from Grade 12.
You apply to
Physics & Astronomy (BSc, Co-op available)
73–77%OUAC YSPCo-op available
Prerequisites
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- ENG4U
- SPH4U
- MHF4U
- MCV4U
- 2 additional 4U/M courses (SCH4U recommended)
What to watch for
York's physics degree is Physics & Astronomy, direct entry at mid-70s, co-op available.
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%
- Westernvia Science (ES)80–87%
- WindsorDirect entry70%
Entry routes were researched against each university’s own program pages in 2026-08-16. York’s page. Faculties restructure — confirm before you apply.