Undergraduate Studies

At Waterloo we take great pride in being at the forefront of new ideas in teaching and research. Our undergraduate program is Canada's finest, offering a range of options in astrophysics, optics, biophysics, mathematical physics, quantum computing and condensed matter physics. Our co-operative program is renowned world-wide, and has given our students the advantage in obtaining employment in industry, teaching and research.

The demand for physicists in government, industry and academia is at an all-time high. Upon graduating, our students are fully prepared to take the best advantage of these exciting new career opportunties. Come explore our website and find out where you might fit in.

CAP University Prize Exams

This exam is held once a year, at the beginning of February, and is written by Physics undergraduate students from across the country. If you like a challenge and a bit of competition you are encouraged to write this exam. As you would already be aware, we are holding practice sessions once a week to help sharpen your physics skills for this. If you wish to participate in these sessions please email H. Peemoeller (peemoell@uwaterloo.ca) and follow the announcements in this connection (these are being sent to you via email).

CAP Professional Physicist Examination, Tuesday, Jan 25th, time and place TBA

Additional information about the exam may be found at http://www.cap.ca/en/activities/medals-and-awards/prizes-students/university-prize-exam. Exams from previous yearsmay be found at http://www.cap.ca/en/activities/medals-and-awards/prizes-students/university-prize-exam/previous-exams.