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The Honours Mathematical Physics program is designed for physics students who are mathematically inclined and wish to concentrate their effort in theoretical studies.

The "core plus electives" structure of the Honours Mathematical Physics program allows students to take a wide variety of course combinations. With judicious selection of elective courses, students can deepen their knowledge of theoretical or experimental physics, or emphasize particular aspects of the subject, such as optics, condensed matter physics, astrophysics, or biophysics. Physics students can (subject to timetable restrictions) also use their elective courses to gain expertise in other subjects (e.g., business administration, computing, electrical engineering, or philosophy).  

Continuation in Honours Mathematical Physics requires a cumulative overall average of 60% and a combined cumulative Physics and Math average of 65%.

Students can transfer into Year Two of this program from Honours Physics if they have grades of 80% or higher in MATH 127, MATH 128, and MATH 114 and a minimum 65% Physics average.

In order to graduate with an Honours Mathematical Physics degree, the following requirements must be successfully completed:

1. 21.0 units that include:
   
   • 7.25 PHYS units: PHYS 121, PHYS 122, PHYS 124, PHYS 131L, PHYS 132L, PHYS 234, PHYS 236, PHYS 242, PHYS 263, PHYS 342, PHYS 358, PHYS 359, PHYS 363, PHYS 434, and PHYS 442
   • 2.5 MATH units: MATH 136, MATH 137, MATH 138, MATH 235, and MATH 237
   • 3.0 AMATH units: AMATH 231, AMATH 250, AMATH 332, AMATH 351, AMATH 353, and AMATH 373
   • 1.0 STAT unit: STAT 230 and STAT 231
   • 1.25 CHEM units: CHEM 120, CHEM 120L, and CHEM 123
   • 0.5 SCCOM unit: SCCOM 100
   • 5.5 elective units distributed as follows:
     • 1.5 PHYS or AMATH lecture units at the 300-level or higher
     • 1.5 program elective units chosen from: PHYS 444, PHYS 454, PHYS 476, AMATH 361, AMATH 456, or AMATH 463
     • 2.5 units chosen from any subject, with a maximum of 1.5 lab units
2. Enrolment in PHYS 10 when offered 

Additional Program Condition:

Notes

1. Year One CHEM 120, CHEM 120L, and CHEM 123 may be replaced by Year One BIOL or EARTH courses.
2. PHYS 334 may substitute AMATH 373.
3. Students wishing to pursue graduate studies should consult with a Physics advisor and a graduate officer in order to choose electives that provide them with the desired background for their choice of graduate program and/or school.
4. PHYS 437A is a recommended elective for students wishing to pursue graduate studies.

Recommended Course Sequence

Year One

Fall

Winter

Year Two

Fall

Winter

Year Three

Fall

Winter

Year Four

Fall and Winter