Engineering Physics


Getting to know Engineering Physics

The Engineering Physics program allows students to apply the knowledge of fundamental physical principles underlying modern technology and processes. Students will study a strategic combination of math, physics, and engineering courses from a chosen specialty area. Courses in quantum mechanics, laser optics, and nanotechnology will help prepare students for an engineering career at the leading edge of technology. Students will acquire advanced problem-solving and instrumentation skills and will be able to apply their superior mathematical, analytical, and abstract-thinking abilities to modern engineering challenges. Engineering Physics opens up a wide range of career options.

In the Engineering Physics program, core courses provide students with fundamental physical principles and theoretical tools for professional practice as well as a firm foundation in modern experimental techniques. Each year of the program has a course in experimentation and a design course. To relate these abilities to other engineering disciplines, the program provides 4 options:

  1. Mechanical
  2. Electrical
  3. Materials
  4. Computing

These options provide a sequence of courses in other engineering departments and thus provide career or graduate studies opportunities in both engineering and applied physics.

What Can I learn from Engineering Physics?

  • Proficiency in mathematics and numerical modelling with courses in math and physics
  • Time and resource management - taught formally in class and then applied in your projects
  • How to work independently and in a team on a project - a group design project is undertaken every year and a thesis in the final year
  • Ability to solve complex problems using your broad scientific knowledge
  • You gain practical skills as an engineer, and back them up with the deep knowledge of a scientist
  • Ability to make careful measurements with sophisticated equipment in laboratory classes
  • Proficiency with modern physics allowing you to work with  tomorrow's technologies

Engineering Physics Major Maps

For the listing of Major Maps, including Engineering Physics, visit:

Listing of Major Maps

Awards and Scholarships

Check out the available Awards and Scholarships

Program Contact Information

Dr. Jun Gao
Chair of Engineering Physics

Office: Stirling 208F, Lab 130B
Email: jungao[at]queensu.ca
Phone: 613-533-6788

Melissa Balson
Undergraduate Program Assistant

Office: Stirling 205B
Email: 4mjb5[at]queensu.ca
Phone: 613-533-2706

Degree Options

Can specialize in Mechanical, Computing, Electrical or Materials Engineering

  • Bachelor of Applied Science
  • Bachelor of Applied Science with Professional Internship

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Kyle Oppenheimer - Dean's Scholar

Kyle Oppenheimer

Kyle Oppenheimer received the highest GPA in Engineering Physics Program. Kyle is featured for his accomplishment in the promo video made by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science 125. (Photo from video created by Matt Mills)