Concurrent Degree in Physics and Engineering
Concurrent Engineering/Physics degree is a fully accredited Engineering program that comes under the Faculty of Engineering at Western. The concurrent Engineering/Physics program combines a regular Engineering degree with a Physics Major module offered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
The concurrent Engineering/Physics degree teaches a combination of fundamentals in physics and applied knowledge in engineering to prepare graduates for problem-solving in advanced technological areas. While engineering studies are useful in solving a problem, the physics background will help you to have a better understanding of the problem.
Degree offered: Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BESc) + Physics major
Entry Level: Second year
Who is eligible: Students from any Engineering program can enter the concurrent Engineering/Physics program at Western.
What can you do with a concurrent degree in Engineering/Physics?
- use the concurrent Engineering/Physics degree as a foundation for higher degrees in many disciplines
e.g., graduate school, medicine, law, business
- become a licensed professional engineer (PEng)
- work in industry (Research & Development, Management)
- work in academia (University, College)
Program Options
- Any 4-year Engineering degree + 5th year in Physics at Western
- Any 4-year Engineering degree + 5th year in Physics (international exchange in the 5th year)
We will be delighted to discuss any of this with you. If you are interested in speaking more about this option, please contact us.
