BSc in Physics (Honours) (Co-op) in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo

University of Waterloo | Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 52,000
(c. USD37,322.79)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months

Explore the core principles of the natural world in one of Canada's biggest and most forward-thinking physics departments. At Waterloo Physics, you'll benefit from acclaimed instruction, up to 20 months of optional co-op opportunities, and collaborations with a globally renowned institute for theoretical physics research. This program nurtures inquisitive thinkers to examine everything from subatomic particles to cosmic forces. You'll receive comprehensive support to thrive (and perhaps follow in the footsteps of Nobel laureate Donna Strickland or contribute to groundbreaking discoveries like professor Avery Broderick's black hole imaging team). Select from diverse course offerings including applied physics, astrophysics, biophysics, chemical physics, mathematical physics, and quantum computing. Enhance your education through practical labs and tutorial sessions. Throughout your studies, you'll cultivate valuable quantitative and analytical abilities sought after by employers. Study under leading physicists and don't miss the chance to attend public lectures at the nearby Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, conveniently located just south of campus.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Official/Unofficial High School Transcripts Required.
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) - 90 Overall (25 writing, 25 speaking)
IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall (6.5 writing, 6.5 speaking, 6.0 reading, 6.0 listening)

International Baccalaureate (IB) - Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL or SL - minimum 4. HL or SL English A - minimum 4. Two of: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, total 27

Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including

English (ENG4U) (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
Advanced Functions (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
Calculus and Vectors (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
Two of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of Data Management, or Physics
Admission averages: Low 80s

Tuition CAD 52,000

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