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In the physical sciences major, you delve into current and relevant research in the fields of chemistry, physics, and earth and planetary sciences. You take courses in all three disciplines, but eventually focus your studies on two areas of interest and supplement your understanding with six credits of courses in the third discipline.

In your first year, you learn foundational principles that you build throughout your degree. As you advance through the program, you are immersed in hands-on learning and research. With access to state-of-the-art technology, including robotic telescopes and our very own nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer, there are no limits to where your ideas can take you.

At the senior level, you collaborate with committed teachers and skilled researcher-mentors who help you present your ideas at conferences and in published articles. By the end of your studies, you are prepared for a career in a range of science industries or to progress toward graduate studies in your chosen field of study.

Specific Major Requirements
Choose 6 credits from each of the following disciplines: 18
Chemistry
CHEM 101
Introductory University Chemistry I
CHEM 102
Introductory University Chemistry II
Earth and Planetary Science
EASC 101
Introduction to Physical Science
EASC 102
Introduction to Environmental Earth Science
Physics
PHYS 124
& PHYS 126
Physics for Life Sciences I
and Physics for Life Sciences II
PHYS 144
& PHYS 146
Mechanics
and Electromagnetism

General Major Requirements
Three Disciplines - Chemistry (CHEM), Earth and Planetary Sciences (EASC), and Physics (PHYS). PHSC can be used wherever CHEM, EASC, or PHYS is used.
Primary Discipline I
Choose 18 to 24 credits from senior-level courses from the first primary discipline 18-24
Primary Discipline II
Choose 18 to 24 credits from senior- level courses from the second primary discipline 18-24
General Requirements

Choose 6-12 credits from senior- level courses from the third discipline 6-12
Minor
Students have the option of completing a minor. Minor courses must be completed at the senior-level. 0-18
Options
Students can complete up to 15 credits in out-of-faculty options, with no more than 3 credits in physical activity (PACT) courses. 30-60

Total Credits 120

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it