Engineering Physics Carleton University

Overview

Course details

With the Engineering Physics BEng program from Carleton University you will obtain an unusually broad and strong foundation in material science, applied physics, electronics and nanotechnology, and learn to apply it in the development of new technologies which include, but are not limited to, nanotechnology, semiconductor devices, optical systems, telecommunications and related computer hardware. In your senior year, you may specialize in many other areas of interest.

At Carleton University, the Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree program in Engineering Physics has two main areas of focus: integrated semiconductor devices, and optical devices and systems. This program offers:

• a set of options in fourth year that allow you to focus on either semiconductor devices and technology, or modern optics;
• the opportunity for you to design your own integrated circuits (ICs), which are manufactured right on campus;
• a unique team design project course in first year;
• excellent computing resources;
• an active student branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; and

• excellent scholarships for high-standing students.

Future opportunities 

As an engineering physicist, you will be well equipped for work in the biomedical, renewable energy and telecommunications high-technology sectors, including IC fabrication, microelectronic devices, nanotechnology, microwave and optical systems, and sensor technology. Some engineering physicists also develop careers in biomedical engineering and medical physics. This degree also provides an ideal background for graduate studies in either electrical engineering or physics.