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Department of Physics and Astronomy

Undergraduate programs

Our department offers two main undergraduate concentrations.

Graduate programs

Pursue a master's or doctorate in one of five specializations.

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Undergraduate Science Centre

The Undergraduate Science Centre (USC) is the home of all undergraduate student support in the Faculty of Science: Science student advising, program coordination, the Science Internship Program, Science Engagement programs and student events.

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Graduate Science Centre

The Graduate Science Centre has been created for graduate student support and services.  View current graduate programs, important dates/deadlines, forms and documents, and contact information for your questions.

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Two UCalgary professors named as Fellows of the American Geophysical Union

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AuroraMAX camera broadcasting another season of northern lights

An aurora observatory in the Canadian North is once again bringing the brilliance of the northern lights into homes around the world in real time.

Rothney Astrophysical Observatory

Explore the cosmos

Experience the wonders of the night sky at the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory, Canada's best-equipped astronomical learning facility.

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