Your curious mind matters to us. As Canada’s top-ranked physics program, we offer a wide range of courses in applied physics, astrophysics, biophysics, chemical physics, mathematical physics, and quantum computing. Our professors have won the Nobel Prize and taken the first image of a black hole. How will you use your advanced problem-solving skills? |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 80 to 85 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Grade12 English
- Grade12 Advanced Functions
- Grade12 Calculus and Vectors
- 2 of Grade12 Chemistry or Grade12 Biology or Grade12 Earth and Space Science or Grade12 Physics or Grade12 Mathematics of Data Management
English (ENG4U – min. 70%); Advanced Functions (min. 70%); Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%); any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of Data Management, or Physics |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | Not an Ontario high school student? We'll accept equivalent courses from other provinces and systems of study. Visit Waterloo's website to view the specific requirements for your province or country. If your first language is not English, please refer to our English language requirements and eligible tests. |
* 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.