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:

General Chemistry

Programming

Discovering Biodiversity

Biological Concepts of Health

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

89

Duolingo English Test

110

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Mathematics Computer Sciences View 131 other Bachelors in Physics in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

89

Duolingo English Test

110

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Guelph and/or in Canada, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

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.

Tuition Fee

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International

37183 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37183 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

8780 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8780 CAD per year during 48 months.

Local: $7820

Living costs for Guelph

1157 - 1804 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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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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