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In Mathematical Physics, you’ll combine theoretical physics with high-level math courses in differential equations, vector calculus, and applied mathematics.

You’ll also get plenty of chances to apply that learning with hands-on labs in mechanics, electricity and magnetism, computer programming, optics, and more.

You won’t find a better place to study than Waterloo. Our Faculty of Mathematics is the largest in Canada. Meanwhile, the Department of Physics is one of Canada’s largest and most innovative, and this program comes with a co-op option so students can gain up to two years of paid work experience while pursuing their degree.

Choose your focus

You can earn your Mathematical Physics degree through the Faculty of Mathematics or the Faculty of Science. What's the difference?

The degree you earn will be either a Bachelor of Mathematics (BMath) or a Bachelor of Science (BSc).
Depending on your interests and whether you'd like to earn a math or science degree, you'll apply to one of two entry programs: Mathematics or Physical Sciences (which have different admission requirements).
You'll then choose Mathematical Physics as your major within one of these entry programs.

While most of your first-year courses will be similar, you'll have more science or math courses depending on which entry program you choose.

The courses required to earn your degree will focus more on math or science.

• Bachelor of Mathematics requirements
• Bachelor of Science requirements

Co-op

By alternating school terms and paid co-op work terms throughout your degree, you can explore new career areas and types of employers as your career interests evolve.

Sample co-op job titles

Design engineer-quality assurance
Project engineering support
Performance engineering co-op student
Science & math peer tutor
Undergraduate research assistant
Application programmer
Quality assurance analyst

Recent graduates

Programmer/Research Assistant – Grand River Hospital
Teacher – Nancy Campbell Academy
Specialist – Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
Shopping Operations Specialist – Google
Lecturer – McGill University
Front End Engineer – Sandvine
Assistant Engineer – General Dynamic Canada