Physicists study an enormously rich variety of phenomena in physical systems which range in size from those that are less than the atomic nucleus to those which exceed an entire galaxy containing billions of stars. The observations are described theoretically in terms of the properties of a few fundamental particles such as electrons and their interactions, in the belief that there is an elegant but simple structure which underlies the description of the physical world at the fundamental level. These fundamental physics studies have also spawned remarkable technological changes in medicine and other sciences, communications, information processing, transportation, energy systems, military weapons, etc ., which profoundly affect virtually all aspects of life.
Many students elect to continue their physics studies in graduate MSc and PhD programs.
About Brock's Physics Department Brock's B.Sc. Final year honours students undertake individual research oriented topics which are supervised by faculty. Senior students are encouraged to assist faculty in junior laboratory instruction, in tutorial sessions and in assignment marking. They may also participate with faculty in research, and the quality of their contributions is recognized by scholarships and other awards . They are sure to continue to have the same success and international recognition.