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| School | University of Waterloo | | |
| Location | Waterloo, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | University | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 34,550
Full-time Graduate: 4,783 | | |
| Degree | Bachelor | | |
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| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 4 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | 80% to 83% | | |
| Prerequisites | - Grade12 English (ENG4U)
- Grade12 Advanced Functions
- Grade12 Calculus and Vectors
- 2 of Grade12 Biology or Grade12 Chemistry or Grade12 Physics or Grade12 Earth and Space Science
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| Prerequisites Notes | - A minimum final grade of 70% is required in the English and math classes.
- Ontario students need six Grade 12 U and/or M courses.
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| Cost | | | |
| Scholarships | 1 scholarship(s) | | |
| Description | Do you look up at night and dream of distant galaxies? Do you wonder about the origin of the universe? Explore your curiosity with a Physics and Astronomy degree from Waterloo. Complement your foundational studies in physics and math with courses in astronomy. Interested in research? Waterloo's new Centre for Astrophysics hosts aspiring young researchers and students, helping them to unlock the mysteries of the universe. Researchers will collaborate with some of the top astrophysics agencies in the world on a variety of research projects. Through Waterloo's co-op program, you'll earn money, have access to North America's largest selection of co-op jobs, and graduate with up to 2 years of valuable work experience. | | |
| Next Steps | Request Info | | |
*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.