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Your degree in Engineering Physics

Skills you’ll develop

While studying Engineering Physics, you’re learning to combine your advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical and computer systems and the fundamental principles of physics to design novel products and new technologies. You’ll develop important skills to turn your innovative ideas into real-life products.

These skills may include:

• Application of theoretical and practical knowledge of mathematics, mechanics, electronics, software, and physics to develop new materials, devices, and systems
• Engage in scientific research experience to develop scientific methods and to execute experiments
• Agility to move fluidly from big picture to small detail and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Design and building of commercially viable prototypes with consideration to functionality, safety, manufacturability, and cost
• Capacity to quickly build knowledge in new domains and digest large amounts of technical data and use that information to make sound recommendations
• Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interpret and summarize scientific results clearly and concisely
• Usage of specialized lab equipment, fabrication tools, programming languages, and advanced modeling software

Explore career possibilities

Career opportunities vary widely across a range of fields including nuclear and particle physics, micro and nanotechnology, semiconductors and electronics, computer technologies, healthcare, fibre optics and laser design, clean energy, and applied research and development, and others.

There are many career paths that can combine your academics, skills, and experience with your different interests. Some career options may include:

• Aerodynamics engineer
• Analog design engineer
• Application programmer
• Astrophysicist
• Automotive engineer
• Biomedical engineer
• Circuit design engineer
• Computer systems engineer
• Control systems engineer
• Data scientist
• Electrical and electronics research engineer
• Electro-optics engineer
• Embedded software engineer
• Engineering physicist
• Engineering scientist
• Full stack developer
• Fibre-optic network designer
• Fluid mechanics engineer
• Machine learning researcher
• Manufacturing systems engineer
• Mechanical engineer
• Medical products designer
• Microelectronics engineer
• Microprocessor designer and application engineer
• Microwave systems engineer
• Nanoelectronics research engineer
• Nuclear design engineer
• Nuclear physicist
• Optical development engineer
• Optical systems expert
• Particle accelerator analyst
• Patent agent
• Photonics research associate
• Physics researcher
• Power generation engineer
• Process development engineer
• Professor or Lecturer
• Quantum computing engineer
• R&D engineer
• Research scientist
• Software designer
• Technical project manager

Make the most of your program

Your experiences will open doors to new opportunities and help clarify your values and interests.

Some opportunities to consider:

• UBC Engineering Physics Student Association
• UBC Engineering Physics Project Lab
• Department of Physics and Astronomy e-newsletter
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers – Student Section
• UBC Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers – Student Branch
• UBC Solar
• UBC Open Robotics
• UBC Supermileage
• UBC Department of Physics and Astronomy events
• UBC BizTech
• Innovation UBC
• UBC nwPlus
• Physics and Astronomy research opportunities
• Research in Mechanical Engineering
• Computer and Electrical Engineering research opportunities
• UBC Science Co-op
• Creative Destruction Lab Quantum Incubator Stream
• CAP University Prize Exam
• Canadian Undergraduate Physics Conference
• Internet of Things (IoT) Events
• BCTech job board
• ACM Student Research Competition

Build your network

Employers often hire people they know, so help them get to know you. You can build your network through clubs, classes, informational interviews, and more.

Some professional associations to consider:

• Aerospace Industry Association of Canada
• ASM International The Materials Information Society – BC Chapter
• Association for Computing Machinery
• Association of Consulting Engineering Companies Canada
• BC Technology
• British Columbia Association of Medical Physicists
• Canadian Association of Physicists
• Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology
• Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society
• Canadian Nuclear Society
• Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering
• Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering
• Canadian Society for Professional Engineers
• Engineering Institute of Canada
• Engineers & Geoscientists BC
• Engineers Canada
• IEEE Computer Society
• IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
• IEEE Industrial Electronics Society
• IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement
• IEEE Nuclear Plasma Sciences Society
• IEEE Robotics and Automation Society
• Information Technology Association of Canada
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Vancouver Section
• Institute of Power Engineers BC
• Materials Research Society
• Photons Canada
• Society of Automotive Engineers BC
• Society of Photographic Instrumentation Engineers
• Society of Physics Students
• The Institution of Engineering and Technology
• The Optical Society
• Women in Physics Canada

Connect with alumni

Find UBC Engineering Physics graduates to learn about where they’re working, and their career and academic paths.

As you read, take note of interesting job titles, organizations, and experiences you may want to explore. If a particular story or profile aligns with your goals, consider reaching out for an informational interview.