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Physics at University of Guelph
BSc (Bachelor of Science) · College of Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences · Guelph campus
What average do you need for Guelph Physics?
What courses do you need?
Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.
- Required
- ENG4U English
- MCV4U Calculus and Vectors
- Also
- Two of: SBI4U Biology, SCH4U Chemistry, SPH4U Physics
- Recommended
- All three of SBI4U Biology, SCH4U Chemistry, SPH4U Physics (the missing one is replaced by a course in first semester)
What else each course keeps open: ENG4U, MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Optional
- Student Profile Form (SPF): activities, leadership and circumstances; considered only if your May average is within a discretionary range (up to 5%) below the final cut-offDue 1 April 2027
See these dates on the deadline calendar, with your other programs, and add them to your own calendar.
How much does Guelph Physics cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition
- $6,200 first year, $24,900 in all
- Books and supplies
- $1,500 first year, $6,000 in allSchool's estimate
- Residence and meals
- $16,100 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $32,500 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Guelph, $902 a month
What do math and physical sciences graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Ontario bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does Guelph Physics lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- ActuaryPut a price on risk for insurers and pension plans. Years of exams, but you are paid well while you write them.$106kTypical pay7 to 10 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- StatisticianDesign studies, measure things properly, and say how sure you actually are.$106kTypical pay4 to 6 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- PhysicistWork out how matter and energy behave, then build instruments to prove it. The longest science training, and the widest exits.$117kTypical pay8 to 11 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AgronomistThe crop doctor. You walk fields, read soil tests, and tell farmers what to plant, feed and spray.$83kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Aquaculture TechnicianRaise fish and shellfish on a farm in the water. Feeding, health checks, nets and boats.$61kTypical payup to 2 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AstronomerStudy stars, planets and galaxies with telescopes and code. Almost everyone in this job has a doctorate.$117kTypical pay9 to 12 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study math and physical sciences?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Actuarial ScienceYork, Ontario | Mid-70s or higher | $6,240 |
| Applied MathematicsYork, Ontario | Mid-70s or higher | $6,240 |
| Applied PhysicsCarleton, Ontario | 78% | $6,188 |
| AstrophysicsOntario Tech, Ontario | Expected cut-off: low 70s; last year's cut-off: 70 per cent | $6,102 |
| BiophysicsBrock, Ontario | Expected cut-off: mid 70s | $6,211 |
| Chemical and Physical SciencesToronto, Ontario | Mid to high 70s | $6,100 |
| Chemical and Physical Sciences GatewayMcMaster, Ontario | Mid 80s | $6,043 |
| Chemical PhysicsTrent, Ontario | Minimum 70% overall average (Trent general requirement) | $6,241 |
If you don't get in
Routes the data shows: like programs that ask for less, and college programs with a transfer agreement into this one.
- Asks for less
- Physics at Lakehead: A minimum 70% overall final average
- Physics at Trent: Minimum 70% overall average (Trent general requirement)
- Physics at Windsor: Minimum average 70% (70% average of all attempted science and math courses); mean average of entering students 88%
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: uoguelph.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: uoguelph.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: uoguelph.ca (opens in a new tab) (uoguelph.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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