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Embark on one of the many exciting paths that Physics & Astronomy has to offer, with this comprehensive list of all our undergraduate programs

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Explore the many research areas that our department has to offer from astrophysics to quantum optics and much more...

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Need some extra help in your first-year physics courses? Our department offers numerous resources to help our students succeed.

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Latest News

Canadian Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics (CCUWiP)

Wednesday, 22 January 2020

This past snowy January weekend (Jan 17-19) a number of undergraduates from our Department attended the annual Canadian Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics (CCUWiP)... Read more

Undergraduate students receive Silver Medal in 2019 University Physics Competition

Tuesday, 21 January 2020

Congratulations to undergraduate students Akash Shetty, Kian Yousefi Kousha, and Nicholas Sullivan who competed in the 2019 University Physics Competition on November 4th, 2019. Teams were provided... Read more

Exploring the Quantum Revolution

Wednesday, 8 January 2020

The McMaster Daily News recently published an article about modern applications of quantum physics, with input from our very own Prof. Duncan O'Dell. His new... Read more