Bachelor of Science - Physics (Optional Co-op)
| Study location | Canada, Saskatchewan, Regina |
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| Type | Bachelor's Degree, University |
| Nominal duration | 4 years, plus 4 Optional Co-op terms |
| Study language | English |
| Tuition fee | CA$25,770 per year The fees are for the 2023–2024 academic year and include tuition (CA$$25,040), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters (based on 10 courses per year) and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents) with an overall minimum average of 70 percent:
Note: 65% – 69.99% average can be admitted to Science Qualifying program. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:
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Overview
Physics studies matter, its motion through space and time, and how it reacts with heat, light, electricity, and sound. Physics is the most fundamental of all the sciences and one of the oldest academic subjects.
Physicists seek to understand how things work. This includes everything from elementary particles to nuclei, atoms, molecules, macromolecules, living cells, solids, liquids, gases, plasmas, living organisms, the human brain, complex systems, supercomputers, the atmosphere, planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe.
Some of the main fields of physics include:
- acoustics, astrophysics, atmospheric and space physics, atomic and molecular physics
- biophysics, condensed matter physics, cryogenics, electrodynamics
- fluid mechanics and aerodynamics, general relativity and other gravity theory
- geophysics, medical physics, nuclear physics, optics and quantum optics, particle physics
- plasma physics, quantum field theory, thermodynamics and statistical mechanics
This program is intended for those who want to study physics as part of general education or to combine physics with other disciplines to pursue a career in areas such as science journalism, technology, and medicine. A bachelor’s degree in physics is helpful for professional programs such as medicine, law, or business administration. A large number of electives in this program allows you to obtain a significant background in another scientific subject, such as mathematics, chemistry, computer science, geology, or physical geography.
Co-op Education
Co-op terms provide career-related work experience, job search skills, and a higher chance of obtaining full-time employment upon graduation. Work term placements for physics students are primarily in the technology sector. Placements can be in-province or out-of-province. Past employers have included cancer clinics, technology companies, universities and national labs.
- 16 months of co-op work experience with various employers, work environments, and locations by graduation.
- $8,000 – $13,000 earn per semester.
Career opportunities
Upon completing your bachelor’s program in physics, you will be ready for the next step of your career. Some graduates continue their education with graduate studies.
The jobs physics graduates go on to include:
- Astronomer
- Astrophysicist
- Geophysicist
- Health Physicist
- Industrial Physicist
- Medical Physicist
- Physicist
- X-Ray Crystallographer