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The Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics is about nature at its most fundamental level. You'll take courses in calulculus, computer programming, waves and electricity, thermal physics, quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, and more. The program will prepapre you for advanced study in such diverse fields as biophysics, medicine, astrophysics, chemical physics, engineering, meteorology, and computer science.

Physics: Bachelor of Science Degree - Major or Honours

University of Northern British Columbia

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1. High school graduation

2. At least a 65% average on the following five courses:

English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12  or equivalent
Pre-calculus 12 (67%) or equivalent
Physics 12 or equivalent
one academic Grade 12 courses*
a fifth Grade 12 course* (academic or elective, whichever has the highest grade) 

*- Approved Grade 12 courses can be found in High School Admissions.

Academic Admission Requirement

1. If your high school is completed outside of BC in other Canadian provinces, click here to see a list of approved courses. Verify alternative prerequisites directly with UNBC's Future Student's Office.

2. Admission Average = for all provinces, the best grade of the five required grade 12 courses will be used.

Admission Advice

Early applications are accepted up to one year in advance of the intended start date. The application deadline is March for the September and May entry, and November for the January entry. Students are encouraged to apply early in advance of application deadlines. Deadlines are subject to change and may be extended depending on seats availability. Verify with the institution for specific dates.

For international students, applications are not encouraged for the May semester, unless applicants are transferring from a Canadian post-secondary institution.

University of Northern British Columbia

Physics: Bachelor of Science Degree - Major or Honours

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