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Biophysics Contest for High School Students

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 […]

2024 High School Teachers Night

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 […]

Allan I. Carswell Astronomical Observatory

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 […]

Clubs

Student life at York University is enriched through engagement with clubs. Clubs offer opportunities to interact informally with students and professors with similar interests. There are three clubs associated with the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Astronomy Club Are you fascinated by the stars and the mysteries of the universe, own a telescope or wish to […]

Undergraduate Accolades

Achievements of undergraduates in the Department of Physics and Astronomy are honoured with a variety of accolades in the form of awards, prizes, medals, and scholarships. Additionally, students who desire to engage in research over the summer with a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy may apply for an Undergraduate Summer Research Award (USRA), […]

Physics and Astronomy

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 […]

Careers Overview

Quick Links Business, Law, and Medicine Job Openings Connect with Physics and Astronomy

Business, Law, and Medicine

Can physics, biophysics, or astronomy be a path to a professional school, such as Business, Law or Medicine? The answer is a resounding “yes”. Professional schools want people who can think. A student’s educational path is of secondary importance. People with a strong background in physics can think. Quick Links Career Advice Job Openings Here […]

Outreach and Alumni News

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

Graduate Overview

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, […]