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Science (first-year Science) at Royal Military College of Canada
BSc (Honours) or BSc (Bachelor of Science) · Faculty of Science · Kingston (Point Frederick) campus · Taught in English and French
What average do you need for RMC Science (first-year Science)?
Majors or options chosen later: Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Space Science.
No: you apply to the Canadian Armed Forces as an officer cadet by 31 January (Regular Officer Training Plan), not through the Ontario application centre. The Forces pay tuition and books and pay you a salary; you then serve about 5 years
What courses do you need?
Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Required
- Apply to the Canadian Armed Forces online at forces.ca, choosing the Regular Officer Training Plan (ROTP), a military occupation and a degree programDue 31 January of the year of entry (15 December for Pilot, Air Combat Systems Officer and Aerospace Control Officer); later applications may still be considered
- Required
- Aptitude test at a Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre
- Required
- Medical examination
- Required
- Interview with a military career counsellor
- Required
- Background check, Scored Employment Application Form and personality inventory (forces.ca's general steps to join)
- Required
- Basic Military Officer Qualification Module 1 in Saint-Jean, Quebec, the summer before first yearDue Summer before September entry
See these dates on the deadline calendar, with your other programs, and add them to your own calendar.
How much does RMC Science (first-year Science) cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
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 RMC Science (first-year Science) 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 |
| Biological and Medical PhysicsGuelph, Ontario | 78-83% | $6,213 |
| Biological and Pharmaceutical ChemistryGuelph, Ontario | 78-83% | $6,213 |
| BiophysicsBrock, Ontario | Expected cut-off: mid 70s | $6,211 |
| Chemical and Physical SciencesToronto, Ontario | Mid to high 70s | $6,100 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: rmc-cmr.ca (opens in a new tab) (forces.ca (opens in a new tab) ; rmc-cmr.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Tuition: rmc-cmr.ca (opens in a new tab) (rmc-cmr.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: rmc-cmr.ca (opens in a new tab) (rmc-cmr.ca (opens in a new tab) ; rmc-cmr.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.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Royal Military College of Canada. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.