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 […]
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, […]
At York University, we offer a broad mix of experimental, theoretical, and computational experiences in Physics, Astronomy, and Biomedical Physics at both undergraduate (B.Sc.) and graduate (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) levels in a research-intensive environment. Quick Links Isaac Newton Apple Trees at York It's been said that an apple falling from a tree in Isaac Newton's […]