University of Waterloo

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Geography and Aviation

University of Waterloo

Faculty:Faculty of Environment
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Geography
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $9,000
National: $9,500
International: $48,000
Enrolment #:15
Scholarships:32
Careers:Air PilotsGeographers

Description:

Do you dream of being a pilot? Take to the skies with the largest university-level aviation program in Canada. You'll earn a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from one of the country's top-ranked geography departments (Waterloo is ranked 39 in the Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities) - and graduate with your Commercial Pilot Licence. There's no better way to appreciate geography than from several thousand feet above the ground. And your knowledge of geography will be an asset when you're navigating across continents.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*80 to 83
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade12 Mathematics 
  • A minimum final grade of 70% is required in the prerequisite English and math courses.
  • Ontario students need six Grade 12 U and/or M courses.
  • Qualified applicants will be asked to complete a screening process by the Waterloo-Wellington Flight Centre that includes a program briefing session, Transport Canada Category 1 Medical Certification, and an Aviation Language Proficiency Test (for Permanent Residents and visa students only; the medical certification must be completed prior to writing the test).
Additional Admission Requirements:
    Qualified applicants will be asked to complete a screening process by the Waterloo-Wellington Flight Centre that includes a program briefing session, Transport Canada Category 1 Medical Certification, and an Aviation Language Proficiency Test (for Permanent Residents and visa students only; the medical certification must be completed prior to writing the test).

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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