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SchoolUniversity of Ottawa/Université d'Ottawa
LocationOttawa, ON, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 28,700
Full-time Graduate: 4,900
DegreeBachelor
Honours
Co-op
Length4 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*80% to 82%
Prerequisites
  •  Grade12 English  or  Grade12 Français 
  • 2 of  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Chemistry  or  Grade12 Physics  or  Grade12 Earth and Space Science 
  •  Grade12 Calculus and Vectors 
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions 
Prerequisites NotesA minimum combined average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in science and mathematics.

Students who do not have Calculus and Vectors 4U can take the replacement course at the University either the summer before or during their first term.

Cost
International: $48,353
Scholarships5 scholarship(s)
DescriptionWhy is our world the way it is? How can we understand and explain what we observe around us, from the smallest sub-atomic particles to the largest galaxies? How can we apply this understanding to manipulate our world? Of course studying physics (PHY) gives insight into the fundamental laws of nature.

But an education in physics gives so much more. The rigorous training our students receive in analyzing and understanding complex problems is of considerable value to many future career directions. While many of our graduates have found careers in universities and in the high-tech sector as research and development scientists, others have used their physics degrees as a springboard for careers in finance, administration, medicine, management and education. The range of career opportunities is perhaps wider than for any other scientifically trained group.
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