BSc Astronomy (Honours) at University of Victoria

Programme overview

The BSc in Astronomy (Honours) is offered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy and is connected to Canada's national observatories. Students use professional-grade tools and real data and can use one of the largest campus telescopes in Canada; co-op is available.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Department of Physics and Astronomy | Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

First year: ASTR 150 Concepts in Modern Astronomy, physics, calculus and programming. Second year: ASTR 250 Introduction to Astrophysics, quantum physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, experimental physics and multivariable calculus. Third year includes ASTR 329 Introduction to Observational Astronomy, classical mechanics, quantum mechanics and electricity and magnetism.

Career pathways

Aerospace professional, data scientist, government policy analyst, industrial research and development professional, scientific computing professional.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Science (UVic Science programs): British Columbia and Yukon applicants need approved English 11, Pre-calculus 11, Chemistry 11, Physics 11 and approved social studies 11/12, plus English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 (minimum 73%), Pre-calculus 12 (minimum 77%) and two approved science 12 courses; estimated minimum admission average 85%. Alberta and Nunavut applicants need ELA 20-1, Mathematics 20-1, Chemistry 20, Physics 20 and approved social studies 20, plus ELA 30-1 (minimum 73%), Mathematics 30-1 (minimum 77%) and two approved science 30 courses; estimated minimum average 85%. International Baccalaureate: full diploma with at least three Higher Level subjects, English HL or SL (minimum 3) and Math HL or SL (minimum 4; Math Studies and Math Applications and Interpretations SL not accepted); estimated 30 points. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate entry points: September (fall), January and summer (May) entry; Engineering summer entry is for high school graduates only.

September entry: most degree programs January 31; Elementary Curriculum and Secondary Curriculum teacher education post-degree programs January 2; Indigenous Education ongoing; Public Administration diploma and certificate programs May 31. Early admission is possible for high school students who submit grades by early December. Late applications may be accepted where programs remain open.

January entry: Art History and Visual Studies, Computer Science, Computer Science and Health Information Science, Music (Bachelor of Arts) and all Humanities, Science and Social Sciences programs September 30; Health Information Science October 31; Public Administration diploma and certificate programs September 30.

Summer entry: Art History and Visual Studies, Computer Science, Music (BA) and all Humanities, Science and Social Sciences programs March 31; Engineering programs December 31 (high school graduates only); Public Administration diploma and certificate programs February 15.

Applications are submitted through EducationPlannerBC. The application fee is $89.50 if all transcripts come from institutions within Canada and $184.00 if any transcripts come from outside Canada.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/

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