Overview

The flexibility of the Physical Science major allows you to broaden your studies, from astronomy and physics to chemistry, computer and information science, earth sciences, and mathematics and statistics.

Further expand your science skills and experience by choosing a minor in subjects like biotechnology, geographic information systems, psychology or business.

What Can You Do with a Degree in Physical Science?

The flexibility of the Physical Science program of University of Guelph allows students to select their courses in a manner that leads to desired career outcomes; after graduation, many of our students enjoy challenging and rewarding careers in the medical field, law, teaching, investing, scientific writing, systems development and analysis, statistics, related business fields, and more.

Here are just a few careers our graduates have successfully pursued:

Scientific writer
Teacher
Investment analyst
Atmospheric scientist
Meteorologist
Systems developer
Lawyer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-19 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

Physics Mathematics Computer Sciences View 266 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

The secondary school graduation certificate which would admit a student to an internationally recognized university in their home country is normally acceptable for admission to the University of Guelph.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

39693 CAD / year

≈ 39693 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9178 CAD / year

≈ 9178 CAD / year

Additional Details

Local: $7820

Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Physical Science.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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Overview

What Can You Do with a Degree in Physical Science?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Guelph

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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