Honours Bachelor of Science in Chemical Physics

Chemical Physics aims to explain structure and dynamics of molecular and bulk systems in terms of atomic and molecular interactions. Sub-disciplines and specialized topics include reaction dynamics, spectroscopy, optical control of molecular processes, nanoscale science, surface chemistry, theoretical and experimental studies of soft systems (polymers, liquids, biological systems), quantum control and quantum information sciences. The Chemical Physics program will provide students with a solid grounding in physical chemistry, and will prepare students for careers in experimental and theoretical physical sciences, in academia or in research development for companies.Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry, starting Fall 2024). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Chemical Physics Specialist in the Summer after Year 2.

Students from different countries should have qualifications equivalent to Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Six 4U/M courses, including:

• Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U)
• Chemistry (SCH4U)
• English (ENG4U)
• Physics (SPH4U) is recommended or equivalent qualifications