Biophysics is a burgeoning frontier of physics, but few people in society know what it is about. To help fill the knowledge gap and in turn attract talented students to the field, the Department of Physics and Astronomy hosts a contest for high school students. Guided by examples in the biophysical realm, students are asked […]
The Department of Physics and Astronomy holds a special evening for high-school physics teachers. The event is intended to: 1) maintain connections with the high school teaching community, 2) familiarize teachers with current events in the physical sciences, especially contributions to research being made at York, and bring teachers and professors together to discuss common […]
Located on the York University campus, the Allan I. Carswell Astronomical Observatory houses two large telescopes, primary mirror diameters for which are 60 cm and 100 cm (1 meter). Both are equipped with state-of-the-art electronic cameras. The one-meter telescope, which was installed in the summer of 2019, is the largest telescope on a university campus in […]
Below are present and past Handbooks for the Undergraduate Programs in Physics & Astronomy and Biophysics/Biomedical Physics. See also our one-page summary handout: Useful Information for BPHS and PHAS Majors Topics Covered in the Handbooks Summary of Support ServicesTimetable of CoursesProgram InformationCareersInternshipsB.Sc. Bachelor and B.Sc. Honours PathsDegree ClassificationsWhich Path Should you Choose?Entrance RequirementsDegree RequirementsAdvice About […]
What is Biomedical Physics? Biomedical Physics is an interdisciplinary frontier of science in which the principles and techniques of physics are applied to study living things and how they work. Biophysicists are also involved in applying their knowledge of fundamental physics to develop and implement new techniques for analyzing organisms. Biophysicists may even facilitate the […]
What Physics Is Physics is a discipline of science concerned at a fundamental level with the workings of matter and energy and their interactions. The focus of attention ranges from systems with few variables to arenas of mind-boggling complexity. Branches of physics dedicated to the latter include astrophysics, atmospheric physics, and geophysics. What Astronomy Is Astronomy is […]
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Academic and Staff Positions Access to information about all current job opportunities at York can be gained by visiting the University's Careers page. Openings in the Department of Physics and Astronomy are listed below. Faculty Positions There are no faculty positions open at this time. Administrative Staff Positions There are no technical staff positions open at this […]
January 2021 Alumni Newsletter September 2020 Alumni Newsletter High School Teachers Night The Department of Physics and Astronomy holds each year a special evening for high-school physics teachers. Biophysics Contest for High School Students The Department of Physics and Astronomy hosts a Biophysics contest for high school students. Connect with Physics and Astronomy
Welcome to the Graduate Program in Physics and Astronomy We offer four degree options: M.Sc. by Thesis M.Sc. by Research Project M.Sc. by Coursework Ph.D Further details are given in the Graduate Handbook 2022-2023 (PDF) Quick Links How to Apply Guidelines, Policies, and Forms Financial Support Faculty of Graduate Studies Students can pursue experimental, theoretical, […]