Overview

The Nuclear Science program at Simon Fraser University in the Faculty of Science is jointly offered by the Departments of Chemistry and Physics.

Career possibilities

The world is changing rapidly and so is the full range of career opportunities that await. Armed with the necessary knowledge and skills, graduates pursue careers in jobs such as:

Laboratory Technician
Nuclear Engineer
Nuclear Medicine Physician
Nuclear Physicist
Researcher
Teacher

Programme Structure

Course include:

Nucleosynthesis and Distribution of the Elements
Radiochemistry Laboratory
Special Topics in Nuclear Science
Special Relativity
Quantum II
Particle Physics

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burnaby, Canada

Disciplines

Nuclear Engineering View 4 other Bachelors in Nuclear Engineering in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants must meet the university's English Language Requirements

All applicants must meet the university's Quantitative and Analytical Skills requirements

All students must present a minimum grade of C-/60% in a junior or senior level acceptable Math course

Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior high school

Submit a transcript which includes grades for all courses completed and final grades for the first semester of Senior Year. (An admission average is calculated on final year results.)

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

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Tuition Fee

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International

36024 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36024 CAD per year
National

7360 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7360 CAD per year

Living costs for Burnaby

1600 - 2700 CAD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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