University Of Victoria - [UVic], Victoria, British & Columbia - Courses & Fees

Victoria, British & Columbia

University Public College

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BSc in Astronomy at the University of Victoria is offered as a 4-years program by the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
Students will conduct research, develop their problem-solving skills, and learn to see the sky in a whole new way.
They have one of the largest celestial telescopes on any North American university campus.
The BSc program consists of a minimum of 60 units.
In the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UVic, students will get:
- research experience working alongside world-renowned faculty,
- access to exciting local and international work placements in our co-op program, and
- the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in our well-equipped labs.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For September Intake	Jan 31, 2024
Document Submission Deadline	Apr 30, 2024

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4
Tuition Fees	CA$27836	CA$27836	CA$27836	CA$27836
Health Insurance	CA$265	CA$265	CA$265	CA$265
Other Fees	CA$876	CA$876	CA$876	CA$876
Total Fees	CA$28977	CA$28977	CA$28977	CA$28977

Living Costs

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room and Board	CA$13323

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants must hold Twelve years of academic preparation and one of the following:

Indian School Certificate (CISCE) or All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) awarded after Standard XII with 75% (conditional offer with 80% on Grade 10 results)
Year 12 State Board Exams: Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC); applicants with excellent academic results will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Students must have a GPA of 5.0 on a scale of 9.0.
Senior-level math course
Two senior-level science courses

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Higher Secondary School Certificate with reputed institute with min 75%

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Scores Required

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 99

Avg. Score in

MELAB

5.0 / 9

Minimum gpa

GPA

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Career and Placement after Course

Job opportunities are:

Astronomer
Physicist
Aerospace professional
Astrophysicist
Data scientist
Government policy analyst or policy maker
Industrial research and development professional
Scientific computing professional
Astronomy Professor
Research Consultant
Research Physicist
Research Scientist
Scientist

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship	CA$1000	Yes	N/A
Go Clean Scholarship	CA$3500	Yes	N/A
aaa updated	CA$567	No	Jan 10, 2024
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships	Variable	Yes	Feb 28, 2023