Physics Department

Welcome to Physics at StFX! Our department prides itself on the dedication of its faculty to teaching, their active research programs, and its friendly atmosphere. Since StFX is primarily an undergraduate university, students have many opportunities to get involved in research projects and the physics community. Our list of undergraduate research publications demonstrates just how special studying Physics at StFX can be. You won’t be one of a thousand students competing with grad students for a professor’s attention. Instead, instructors will know your name already in the first week, and you may do research with a faculty member right after your first year. 

Considering studying physics? You may be interested to learn that a degree in physics can even compete with engineering when it comes to job opportunities (find out more in our fact sheet about careers for physicists. In a BSc program in physics, you’ll acquire skills that pave the way for a great variety of jobs – from research and development via medicine to programming. Oh, and you’ll also learn some of the coolest facts about the universe!

StFX physics students enjoy a variety of flexible degree options. Whatever path you choose, we’re here to help you succeed. Take a look at our academic programs and don’t hesitate to get in touch with questions.

Carl Adams
Chair
StFX Physics Department

How to get to the Department 

St Francis Xavier University is located in beautiful Antigonish, Nova Scotia (map to StFX), right at the Trans-Canada Highway. The Department of Physics is located in the Nasso Family Science Centre (NFSC). This is building 30, the large building in the middle of the campus print map. The Department is located on the ground floor on the South side of the building.