Schools Which Canadian universities have good physics programs?

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The discussion centers on selecting a third university for a physics application, with the University of Toronto and the University of Waterloo already chosen. Suggestions for a third option include York University and Ryerson University, though Ryerson's program is noted to be more focused on medical physics rather than traditional physics. Participants emphasize the top choices for physics programs in Ontario, highlighting McMaster, UBC, Queen's, McGill, and U Alberta as strong contenders. UOttawa and Carleton are mentioned as less favorable options for physics, while the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) is recognized for its growing reputation and modern facilities, including labs and a wind tunnel. Overall, the consensus leans towards established programs with a solid reputation in physics.
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I need to apply to three for Physics. Just Physics!

I have 2
U of Toronto
U of Waterloo
And I need a third, but I am not sure which.

I heard that York has a good physics course and also I've heard good about ryerson.

Any tips?
 
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1st Choices
McMaster, UBC, Queen's, McGill, U Alberta
2nd Choices
UOttawa, Carlton, SFU, U Montreal, Laval
 
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I go to Ryerson and I won't say we have a traditional "physics" program.
We have a medical physics program if that if what you are actually looking for.

If not, don't waste your time applying here for a "real" or, more appropriately, a traditional physics program.

I haven't heard much about yorks physics program either.
 
AndersonMD said:
1st Choices
McMaster, UBC, Queen's, McGill, U Alberta
2nd Choices
UOttawa, Carlton, SFU, U Montreal, Laval
I'd also add UWO and the University of Victoria to that list.
 
Top three I'd say are U of T, Waterloo and McGill. I'm assuming your using ouac, so for Ontario maybe Queen's Eng. Physics (pretty much an a physics degree with engineering or computer electives). And uOttawa and Carleton are not really that great in physics (I'm a Carleton engineering student).
 
U.O.I.T in Oshawa may not have the long history of some other schools, but its gaining an amazing reputation at an exponential rate, plus its a huge school, modern EVERYTHING and the school is all based around the sciences and engineering (along with the token Psych,law, business)
 
I've heard that UOIT has a massive dome that can simulate atmospheric pressures and compositions on various planets, is this correct?
 
its not really a MASSIVE dome but they have a big room for that stuff, they just dumped a tonne of money now into what I heard was a wind tunnel and quite a few labs. The place is expanding faster than you could keep track of haha!
 
Yes, that last time I went there was in 2008.
 

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