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Maybe you eye a career in medical research, or possibly a career as a pharmacist or even medical school. A degree in a physical science can lead to a wide variety of career choices. Degrees in the Department of Physical Sciences are dynamic, focused on scientific exploration, innovation and problem-solving.

Our degrees nurture critical thinking and analytical skills and cultivate your ability to dissect complex problems, analyze experimental data and draw logical conclusions, empowering you to approach challenges with a systematic mindset. The skills you learn are highly transferable, making you an asset in fields such as pharmaceuticals, materials science, environmental science and more.

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