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 Theoretical Physics
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SchoolUniversity of Guelph
LocationGuelph, ON, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 23,926
Full-time Graduate: 3,035
DegreeBachelor
Honours
Co-op
Length4 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*78% to 84%
Prerequisites
  •  Grade12 English 
  • 2 of  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Chemistry  or  Grade12 Physics 
  •  Grade12 Calculus and Vectors 
Prerequisites NotesApplicants are required to have English (ENG4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), 2 courses from: Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U), and 2 additional 4U or 4M courses. Two of three 4U high school science courses (i.e. Biology, Chemistry and Physics) are required for admission; completion of all three is highly recommended. Applicants who lack the third science course will take a replacement course in their first semester.
Cost
International: $32,600

The total tuition and fees for the Fall 2022 and Winter 2023 semesters.
Scholarships1 scholarship(s)
DescriptionTheoretical physics is a more mathematically-oriented approach to physics that develops mathematical skills in studying topics like black holes, the internal structure of protons and neutrons, and high temperature superconductivity. Your physics and math courses will build problem solving and computing abilities for a wide variety of careers.
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