Physics and Atmospheric Science Dalhousie University

Overview

Physics is the study of the fundamental properties of energy and matter. 

Study Dalhousie University ’s  Physics and Atmospheric Science programme and gain insight into our complex and ever-changing world. Discover phenomena you can use to develop the technologies and tools of tomorrow and learn that there are similarities between things that look very different on the surface.

Learn from professors who are not only dedicated to their own research but also deeply committed to your academic success, offering their expertise both inside and outside the classroom. And with hundreds of thousands of research funding dollars brought in by our faculty members each year, you'll have the opportunity to apply for student research positions at the undergraduate level.

What you will learn

• Physics and Atmospheric Science courses will inform and challenge you. In lectures, you’ll be introduced to key topics, while labs provide you with opportunities to ask questions and explore related subjects. 

• In Atmospheric Science courses, you’ll learn more about the environmental issues affecting our climate.

• In your first year of study, you'll take foundation-building science courses in physics, math and chemistry. In upper years, you’ll take more specialized courses in topics such as modern physics, electricity and magnetism, energy and the environment and more. 

• You’ll also be encouraged to think analytically and use your imagination, while also learning the skills you need to solve real-world problems.

Careers

As a graduate of the Physics programme, you’ll be highly sought by employers needing an intelligent workforce able to adapt to our rapidly changing world. Graduates have secured positions in leading high-tech industries, high-profile government research institutions and universities.

Possible careers include:

• Medical Physicist

• Physics Professor

• Analyst Or Programmer

• Optometrist