Bachelor of Science in Physics and Astronomy

Explore your curiosity with a Physics and Astronomy degree from Waterloo. Complement your foundational studies in physics and math with courses in astronomy. Interested in research. Waterloo's Centre for Astrophysics hosts aspiring young researchers and students, helping them to unlock the mysteries of the universe. The program’s strong ties to Waterloo’s Institute for Quantum Computing and the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics provide additional opportunities to get involved in research. Meanwhile, if you opt for our co op program, you’ll gain valuable résumé building experience during your work terms. Join a program that fosters curious minds to question the smallest particles, the largest forces, and everything in between. Get the support you need to succeed (and maybe win a Nobel Prize like Waterloo professor Donna Strickland or be part of the team using images of black holes to learn about general relativity, like professor Avery Broderick). Once you complete your degree, you’ll have what it takes to pursue specialized graduate programs or to launch directly into a career in fields like aerospace, astrophysics, or remote sensing.