About the course

It is the study of the laws of nature that govern all physical phenomena from the smallest to the largest scales.

　　Physicists try to answer questions about why and how things work in our world. We develop creative new technologies and solve interesting problems. We see how the experiments we do and theories we develop work together consistently.

　　Here at Acadia, we offer a first-class degree in physics with small classes that are student focused. You will get to know your classmates and professors. Faculty and staff take the extra time and effort to ensure that your undergraduate experience will serve as an excellent launch point toward your future.

　　We would love to share the joy of physics with you. We want to help you prepare for a life and a future that is enriched by both the knowledge and the way of thinking you will gain from studying physics. Our graduates pursue an amazing range of careers. A physics degree is an excellent foundation for whatever your future has in store.

　　After your first year of study, paid student positions are available as help centre tutors and lab assistants. Following your second and third years, many opportunities exist for paid summer research projects. These may be either local or at an international research facility, such as CERN. Your project may form part of an undergraduate thesis.

　　You will have opportunities to take part in group work, teach in labs or the help centre, make class presentations, do summer research, and participate in conferences. All of these will help you gain the research and communication skills you need to pursue graduate studies or secure employment.

　　Acadia’s Department of Physics fosters a sense of community, and our faculty take great pride in our undergraduate students. Our program is based on creating an environment that is committed to your success. Our dedicated faculty members are consistently acknowledged for outstanding teaching. Interdisciplinary and combined degrees are common and encouraged within the Faculty of Science. In fact, they are possible across all faculties. You will graduate with excellent communication and teamwork skills, ready to pursue a vast range of careers and future studies. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Wolfville
Summer (May), 2024	Wolfville
Fall (September), 2024	Wolfville
Winter (January), 2025	Wolfville
Summer (May), 2025	Wolfville
Fall (September), 2025	Wolfville
Winter (January), 2026	Wolfville
Summer (May), 2026	Wolfville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Acadia University

All applications must be supported by official copies of all high school transcripts and other records of academic work.Transcripts should be certified by the school and prepared in a sealed envelope by the school. They can either be sent to Acadia directly from the school or given to the student to send. Certified transcripts acceptable to Acadia will be used as a basis of admission. TOEFL - 90 IBT with no subtest score below 20, IELTS - 6.5 with no subtest score below 6.0

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Acadia University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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