Physics engineering
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$134,726
Average salary (Genium360)
4 years
Duration of the bachelor’s degree in engineering physics
100%
Graduates find employment in their field
The most theoretical and complex discipline
Only 1% of engineers in Quebec choose this specialty. A profile as rare as it is in demand, with a 100% placement rate.
When your bedroom looks like a lab
This field is for curious minds who want to push the boundaries of knowledge.
You work in nuclear, optics, and technologies
Future-facing industries that are actively looking for specialists.
What you will actually do
As an engineering physicist, you’ll conduct experiments and design solutions at the intersection of science and engineering.
- Conduct experiments to identify and measure the properties of matter to incorporate them into machine design.
- Design, develop, and optimize new products, processes, or operating methods.
- Coordinate projects requiring contributions from specialists across different disciplines.
- Write periodic reports on ongoing experiments and discoveries.
Source: REPÈRES, the official school and career information website (in French)
Where do you see yourself?
Engineering physicists work in cutting-edge sectors such as research, nuclear, and optics.
- Aerospace and defence industry
- Semiconductor and microelectronics industry
- Research centres and national laboratories
- Energy industry (nuclear, solar, wind)
- Engineering consulting firms
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry
- Academic institutions and universities
- Federal and provincial government
- Medical and healthcare equipment industry
- Space agencies (e.g. Canadian Space Agency)
WORLD CAPITAL OF OPTICS AND PHOTONICS
Light as a raw material
From lasers to optical fibers and machine vision, engineering physics is at the heart of Quebec’s optics-photonics industry—one of the most dynamic in the world. A sector that is actively recruiting engineering physicists.
$3.4B
Industry contribution to Quebec’s GDP
WHEN PHYSICS BEATS MATH
Quantum cryptography: the unbreakable lock of the digital age.
Unlike traditional systems based on mathematics, quantum cryptography uses the laws of physics to secure communications. Result: hacking becomes virtually impossible—even for the most powerful computers.
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