
Program Overview
Offered by: Physics (Faculty of Science) Degree: Bachelor of Science Program credit weight: 63 The B.Sc.; Major in Physics program covers a range of fundamental physical concepts from classical physics to modern topics relevant to contemporary research. The program may be completed in 60-63 credits. Degree Requirements — B.Sc. This program is offered as part of a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree. To graduate, students must satisfy both their program requirements and their degree requirements. The program requirements (i.e., the specific courses that make up this program) are listed under the Course Tab (above). The degree requirements—including the mandatory Foundation program, appropriate degree structure, and any additional components—are outlined on the Degree Requirements page. Students are responsible for ensuring that this program fits within the overall structure of their degree and that all degree requirements are met. Consult the Degree Planning Guide on the SOUSA website for additional guidance. How competitive: McGill admits on grades, and the lowest grades it accepts change from year to year with the applicants. For this program they have typically fallen between 35 and 38 points from the six subjects (out of 42: the core points do not count), with 5 to 6 in each maths and science subject and at least one 6 (6 in Maths AA at SL), so 35 does not guarantee a place.
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Academic Requirements
Requirements checked for 2027 entry
Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
Required: HL 5 or SL 6
or
Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation
Required: HL 5
Biology or Chemistry or Physics
SL • Required: 5