Physics or Engineering Schools In Ontario?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the selection of university programs in Ontario for prospective students interested in engineering and physics, particularly with a focus on nuclear power and related fields. Participants share their thoughts on various institutions and programs, exploring options for study and career paths.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a strong interest in engineering, particularly in nuclear power, and seeks advice on suitable programs in Ontario, mentioning McMaster, University of Toronto, and University of Ontario Institute of Technology.
  • Another participant suggests considering the University of Waterloo for engineering studies, highlighting its reputation.
  • A different participant agrees with the suggestion to explore Waterloo but notes a lack of nuclear physics courses there, despite its strong engineering reputation.
  • One participant advocates for McMaster, emphasizing its unique advantage of having a nuclear reactor on campus for nuclear engineering studies.
  • Another participant inquires about additional strengths of McMaster beyond its nuclear reactor.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the merits of McMaster for nuclear engineering, but there is a lack of consensus regarding the best overall program, with differing opinions on the value of Waterloo and other institutions.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the availability of specific courses related to nuclear physics at various institutions, indicating that program offerings may influence their decisions.

Who May Find This Useful

Prospective university students in Ontario considering engineering or physics programs, particularly those interested in nuclear power and related fields.

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Hi, I'm going to be graduating from high school next year and I am trying to decide on a course of study in university. I really want to be an engineer because I love math, science, and technology and seem to be reasonably good with all of the above. I want to get into research in the field of nuclear power, but I certainly don't want to spend the rest of my life working in that field. I want to be able to work in a variety of fields such as vehicle design, electronics, etc.

I live in Ontario, and would like to go to school in the province simply because I don't have the money to live out of province or out of country and go to school. Options I'm considering are Engineering Physics at McMaster, Engineering Science at the University of Toronto, or Nuclear Engineering at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. I've also considered taking a degree in physics instead. I was wondering if anyone has any comments on these programs and how suitable they might be, as well as any other schools or programs that might work for me.

I just thought I'd mention that I'm especially drawn to McMaster because they have their own nuclear reactor on campus.
 
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I'm headed into Ontario come September to study myself. Just wondering why you're not considering Waterloo, especially since you're thinking of engineering?
 
I second what Sisyphus said. Check out Waterloo.
 
I took a look at them a while ago but they didn't seem to have many courses relating to nuclear physics, although I've heard they're a great engineering school. I'll have another look at them though.

Thanks for the replies so far, and don't hesitate to add something :)
 
For Nuclear Engineering McMaster CAN'T be beat. They have a nuclear reactor for petes sake. I'm heading there next year for Eng and planning to go into Eng Physics second year.
 
Who else were you considering? Does Mac score points for anything besides their nuclear reactor?
 

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