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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Physics

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Physics

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $12,284 CAD

  • Application fee

    $80 CAD

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-April-2024 2024-04-01

Overview

Bachelor of Science in Physics

Explore the properties and interactions of matter, energy, and force. Study Newtonian and modern physics, quantum mechanics, electricity, magnetism, optics, and electronics – combined with mathematics. 

Learn how to assess and solve problems quantitatively, then put your learning into practice by participating in faculty research projects

You could construct fiber lasers, explore quantum computers, or design biosensors at the nanoscale at Wilfrid Laurier University.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$20,166

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,359
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,882
Tuition 1 person $12,284

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

83
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

59
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

176
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

To receive a conditional offer of admission, you must be eligible for levels 2, 3, 4, or 5 of the LEAF program. After completing level 5, you can begin studying full-time in your academic program.

Which level of LEAF you are eligible for is determined according to your most recent score on an English-language test.

Your IELTS ScoreYour TOEFL ScoreYour CAEL ScoreLEAF Level
6.065605
5.550504
5.035403
4.532302

Program Structure

There are two 14-week terms (fall and winter) and two eight-week intensive terms (spring and summer) in the LEAF program each calendar year. 

The 14-week terms are the same length and run at the same time as the undergraduate terms, allowing you to interact with both domestic and international students at Laurier while you experience university life in Canada. 

In LEAF Level 5, you also complete an academic course for credit.

2022 Terms

  • Winter: January 3 – April 14
  • Spring: April 25 – June 17
  • Summer: June 27 – August 19
  • Fall: September 6 – December 22

Academic background and requirement

China

In acknowledgement of the various grading scales used throughout China, the grading scale on the transcript will be used. Grades are converted to reflect a 50% pass.

India

Minimum Requirements

  • One of the following is required for admission:
    • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
    • Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC)
    • Senior Secondary Certificate
    • All India and Delhi Senior School Certificate
    • Indian School Certificate Examination
  • 5 courses from class 12 are required.
  • India Grade X is equal to Grade 10.
  • India Grade XII Board results are equal to Grade 12.

Career opportunities

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  • health equipment designer
  • industrial hygienist
  • light and optics specialist
  • nuclear medical technologist
  • product designer
  • quality assurance specialist
  • system/software engineer
  • telecommunication specialist

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