University of Waterloo

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: $10,000
International: $51,000
Enrolment #:15
Scholarships:34
Careers:Air PilotsGeographers

Description:

Take to the skies with Canada’s largest university- level aviation program. You’ll earn a degree from one of the country’s top-ranked geography departments– plus your integrated Airline Transport Pilot Licence with multi-engine and instrument ratings. Between the classroom and the cockpit, you’ll explore landforms, weather patterns, geographic information systems (GIS), and more.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*85 to 90
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English (ENG4U) 
  •  Grade12 Mathematics 

English (ENG4U – min. 70%); any Grade 12 U Mathematics (min. 70%)

Additional Admission Requirements:

    An Admission Information Form is required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application.

    Program briefing session and Transport Canada Category 1 Medical Certification required. For Permanent Residents and international students, the Aviation Language Proficiency Demonstration (ALPD) is also required.

    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.

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