About the department
With its supportive faculty, close-knit community and research-centric programs, the Department of Physics is a great place to deepen your understanding of the physical world.
Our teaching approach
Whether you are starting your undergraduate studies or continuing them at the graduate or postdoctoral level, the Department of Physics offers an immersive learning environment grounded in experimental, theoretical and computational approaches to physics.
As a student, you'll actively participate in specialized labs and research groups, gaining the fundamental skills that will be valuable for work in research and industry.
Cutting-edge research on a traditional campus
On the Loyola Campus, research is central to the department's hands-on programs. Faculty and students work across a range of specialized areas:
- Nanotechnology
- Nanomaterials
- Photonics
- Biophysics
- High-energy physics
- Medical imaging
- Medical physics
- Electron paramagnetic spectroscopy
- Molecular modeling
Talented physicists from around the world
The department has grown in recent years, attracting exceptional physicists ready to work with motivated students and contribute to real-world research.
A supportive, inclusive community
Our student community brings together people from many backgrounds. Most of our graduate students are international students, and women account for about 40% of our student population. Many balance their courses with work and family commitments.
This diversity shapes how we teach and provide support, creating an accommodating environment where everyone can feel they belong. Our faculty have an open-door policy and know their students by name — alongside their interests, plans and achievements — offering tailored guidance throughout their time at Concordia.
