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Our Physics department stands as one of Canada's most extensive programs, providing instruction in diverse fields including applied physics, astrophysics, biophysics, chemical physics, mathematical physics, and quantum computing for both graduate and undergraduate students. This research-driven department concentrates on five key areas: astrophysics, biological physics, condensed matter physics, optics, and quantum computing, with faculty experts employing theoretical, experimental, and computational approaches. For those seeking advanced studies in Physics and Astronomy, our Graduate Studies in Physics (GSiP) program ranks among Canada's largest and most prestigious globally. The University of Waterloo's Department of Physics and Astronomy holds a position in the world's top 100 (QS rankings 2020) and has produced groundbreaking, Nobel Prize-winning research, including the 2018 Physics Nobel. We form a vital component of Waterloo's thriving physics network, collaborating with renowned institutions like the Institute for Quantum Computing, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, and Waterloo Center for Astrophysics.