Why Apply to Engineering Physics?
The program attracts students who are highly motivated to learn and who have a sense of adventure. The students are usually looking for careers that are at the cutting edge of new technologies. They all have ample opportunity to test their skills and aptitudes in these areas by participating in a research or development project in each of their final two years. The types of projects possible include:
- One of the many exciting fields of research in the Physics and Astronomy Department such as radio astronomy, astrophysics, fluid dynamics, nuclear magnetic resonance, nuclear physics and accelerator physics at TRIUMF, applied optics, plasma physics, solid state research, advanced materials, and thin film technology.
- One of the research projects being performed at UBC in the program specialty of their choice.
- A project with one of the many technology based companies that sponsor projects for engineering physics students.
What is Engineering Physics?
Engineering Physics is a broad engineering degree with extra emphasis on physics and mathematics. In addition to core engineering skills (mechanical, electrical, software), engineering physicists are equipped with a deep understanding of fundamental science and analytical methods to tackle challenges at the forefront of any field, from biotechnology and medicine to quantum computing, artificial intelligence, fusion energy, and aerospace, to provide just a few examples.
We believe our program, one of the most rigorous and challenging at the undergraduate level, will be of interest to the strongest math and science students, especially those who want to pursue careers in research, invention, and entrepreneurship.
One of the required 2nd year courses in Engineering Physics is ENPH 253, taken during the summer term between 2nd and 3rd year.
The final exam is a competition of the robots. This popular event is open to the public and is often covered on local news TV stations.
Three students who took ENPH 253 in summer 2025 describe their experiences and robots below.
For information on attending the competition, check News and Events on our web site home page at the beginning of August!