ENGINEERING PHYSICS Major Map
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING │ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING WITH PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP
Get the
Courses
You Need
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
Final Year
The first year of the
Engineering program is
common. Take APSC 100,
111, 131, 151, 161, 171, 112,
132, 142, 172, 174.
Choose Engineering Physics
options in Mechanical
Engineering, Materials
Engineering, Electrical
Engineering or Computer
Engineering.
Take core courses are ENPH
353, ENPH 354, MTHE 338
or ENPH 312, ENPH 344 and
ENPH 345.
Apply to graduate on SOLUS.
Decide which discipline to
take in February – join us in
Engineering Physics!
Get
Relevant
Experience
Join teams or clubs on
campus, or an engineering
design team such as Queen's
University Esxperimental
Sustainability Team
(QUEST), Queen’s Space
Engineering Team (QSET),
Queen’s Solar Design Team
(QSDT), and the Mostly
Autonomous Sailboat Team
Take core courses APSC
200/293, ENPH 242, 225,
239, 211, MTHE 227, 237,
ELEC 221, ENPH 253.
Look into summer jobs by
talking to the dept. or Career
Services about work through
SWEP or NSERC. Use oncampus recruiting for summer
jobs in technical fields.
Consider entrepreneurial
opportunities at programs like
the Queen’s Summer
Take 4 or 5 courses in your
engineering option. Consider
applying for the accelerated
master’s degree, finishing an
MSc degree one year after
your B.Sc.
Stay during the summer as an
assistant to a faculty member
or apply for external research
opportunities. Apply for
SWEP positions or NSERC
USRA positions in the
department of physics.
If interested, apply to do a 1216 month QUIP internship
All students do a thesis in
ENPH 455 and a group design
project in ENPH 454. Many
physics and engineering
electives are available, giving
specific implementation of the
fundamentals taught earlier.
Investigate full-time jobs or
other opportunities related to
careers of interest.
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
(QMAST).
Innovation Initiative (QSII).
between your third and fourth
year.
Get involved with the
Engineering Society
(ENGSOC) and the Alma
Mater Society (AMS). Start or
continue volunteering with
organizations such as the
Commerce & Engineering
Environmental Conference
(CEEC).
Do targeted networking with
people working in careers of
interest (with alumni, using
LinkedIn, etc.). Join the
LinkedIn groups for
Engineering Physics and
Queen’s Engineering to
connect with alumni.
See the Co-Curricular
Opportunities Directory or
AMS Clubs Directory for
more ideas.
Get
 Volunteer on or off-campus
Connected with different community
with Your
organizations, such as Let's
Community Talk Science (LTS),
 Women in Science and
Engineering, Science
Rendezvous, and
Engineers without Borders
(EWB).
The Queen’s University
Get
International Centre will be
Thinking
your first stop to
Globally
internationalizing your degree.
Speak to a QUIC advisor or
get involved in their many
programs, events and training
opportunities.
Get Ready
for Life
After
Graduation
Grappling with program
decisions? – go to the
Orientation Evenings held by
different Engineering
Is an exchange in your future?
Start thinking about where
you would like to study
abroad. Apply in January for a
3rd year exchange through the
Faculty Office (RM 300,
Beamish-Munro Hall)
Queen’s facilitates exchanges
with some of the top schools
for physics in the world:
University of New South
Wales, Delft University,
Chalmers University among
others.
Explore different careers of
interest by reading books in
the Career Services Career
Advising and Resource Area,
Final Year
Consider joining professional
associations like
Canadian Association of
Physics (CAP), American
Physical Society (APS),
Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers (IEEE),
and American Society of
Mechanical Engineers
(ASME).
Build your intercultural
Prepare yourself to work in a
competence by getting
multi-cultural
involved with other cultures or environment by taking
by practicing or improving
QUIC’s Intercultural
your language skills. Stop by Competency Certificate, and
QUIC for ideas to go abroad,
start thinking about work or
volunteer at QUIC or attend
further studies abroad.
one of their events.
Learn about the requirements
for careers of interest– do they
need additional schooling? If
so, prepare to take the
Apply to jobs or further
education, or make plans for
other adventures. Prepare
reference letters if you’re
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1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
Final Year
programs and attend the
various Career Fairs during
the year. Get some help
deciding by visiting Career
Services.
such as Career Opportunities
in Engineering, talking to
people whose careers interest
you, or connecting with
engineering alumni on
LinkedIn.
required tests (such as the
LSAT or GRE). Attend Grad
School workshops at Career
Services if interested.
applying to graduate school.
Make an appointment with
Career Services for help with
future plans.
Think about graduate school
in the fall: apply for NSERC
scholarships and write the
GRE exam.
Caution: *This map is meant as a guide to provide suggestions throughout your university career. The activities, resources, and careers mentioned are possibilities – you are not
restricted to them and you don’t have to follow this exact timeline. Every person (including you!) will find their own unique path through their degree at Queen’s and beyond.
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Where could I go after graduation?
Acoustics
Aerospace engineer
Astronaut
Automotive industry
Astrophysics
Atmospheric science
Biophysics
Computer engineering
Education
Engineering consulting
Energy (nuclear, solar, wind, etc.)
Entrepreneurship
Environmental management
Environmental conservation
Financial modelling
Forensic science
Geophysics
Imaging for
Patent law
Management consulting
Medical physicist
Medicine
Nanotechnology
Nuclear engineering
Oceanography
Occupational health and safety
Radiology
Remote sensing
Semiconductors and electronics
Software engineering
*some careers may require additional training
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Engineering Physics at Queen’s
Why study Engineering Physics?
This program allows students to apply the knowledge of fundamental physical principles underlying modern technology and
processes. You 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 you for an engineering career at the leading edge of
technology. You will acquire advanced problem-solving and instrumentation skills, and will be able to apply your superior
mathematical, analytical and abstract-thinking ability to modern engineering challenges. Areas of specialization include mechanical,
computing, electrical, and materials.
What program options are there?
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Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics
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Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics with Professional Internship
See the department website for course requirements.
Getting what you need to succeed in the workplace
What do employers want?
In a recent survey from the Canadian Council of Chief Executives the top 6 skills sought by employers were:
1 People skills
2 Communication skills
3 Problem-solving skills
4 Analytical abilities
5 Leadership skills
6 Industry-specific Knowledge
How do I get the skills I need?
It is important to develop a balanced skill set – many of which you will develop during your studies. To stand out from the crowd,
gain experience outside the classroom through the multitude of clubs and activities in and around Queen’s. Check out ideas in the
Get Relevant Experience section of this map.
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What can I learn studying Engineering Physics at Queen’s?
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Proficiency in mathematics and numerical modeling with courses in math and physics
Time and resource management – taught formally in class and then applied in your projects
Work independently and in a team on a project – a group design project is undertaken every year and a thesis in the final year
Able 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
What makes ME special?
You have a unique set of skills and experiences. Take the time to think about the skills you have personally developed at Queen’s.
Explaining your strengths with compelling examples will be important for applications to employers and further education. For
help, check out the Career Services skills workshop.
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Engineering Physics Major Map
How to use this map
• Got
questions about careers and classes?
• Feeling a little lost or overwhelmed by choices?
• Wondering what you are “supposed” to be doing?
Use this map to plan for success in five overlapping areas of career and academic life. Each map helps you explore possibilities, set
goals and track accomplishments. To make your own custom map, use the My Major Map tool.
Don’t stress if you haven’t done all of the suggested activities. The map is not a prescription – it’s a tool for finding your own way at
Queen’s.
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See queensu.ca/studentaffairs for details
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Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
Stirling Hall
64 Bader Lane
613.533.2707
physics.queensu.ca
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