Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics in Canada at SMU

Program Overview for Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics in Canada:

Explore scientific research on the universe beyond Earth. Astrophysics mainly studies the behavior, physical properties and dynamic processes of celestial bodies and phenomena. Astrophysicists use physics and mathematics to study the evolution of planets, stars, black holes, galaxies, and even the universe itself.

The Saint Mary’s approach

Saint Mary is a leader in astrophysics research and the only place east of Montreal where you can study astrophysics. Learn from professors who are internationally recognized for their work, but who are very friendly and may know you by name. Your degree will provide you with practical skills in advanced physics, complemented by an excellent background in astrophysics. Saint Mary is the president of Canadian Astronomy Research and the home of the Institute for Computational Astrophysics (ICA).

Hands-on opportunities

As a student of St. Mary’s College, you will be able to immerse yourself immediately. Our students are often hired to help professors with ongoing research and can choose to conduct their own original research through our honors program. Our faculty and staff regularly collaborate with international partners, including collaborative projects with telescopes, space agencies, and particle accelerator facilities around the world. The program also provides opportunities to study abroad, paid summer internships, and student awards and scholarships.

Sample courses offered:

• Observational Astronomy
• Foundations of Astrophysics
• Properties of Stars
• Galaxies and Cosmology
• High Energy Astrophysics

Future career opportunities:

• Astrophysicist/Astronomer
• Computer programmer
• CGI animator
• Computational modeling

These are the international student eligibility for the Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics in Canada

Completion of Grade 12 or High School Equivalent. See country specific Informations

These are the domestic student eligibility for the Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics

Early admission will be given to students who:

• have a final overall grade 11 average of 70%;
• have a minimum grade of 70% in each individual grade 11 course that corresponds to the five grade 12 courses required for admission to their program of choice; and
• are registered for grade 12 courses that satisfy the admission requirements for their program of choice.

Early admission and early scholarships will be awarded to students who:

• have a final overall average of 80% or higher in grade 11;
• have a minimum overall average of 80% in the five program-specific corresponding grade 11 courses with no individual mark less than 70%; and
• are registered for grade 12 courses that satisfy the admission requirements for their program of choice.

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IB Diploma:

If you are currently enrolled in the IB Diploma, you can apply to Saint Mary’s with your anticipated or predicted results. For undergraduate admission, we require a minimum IB Diploma score of 24 with grades of 3 and above in pre-requisite subjects.

An IB Diploma score of 28 and above will qualify you for our renewable entrance scholarships. A final score of 30 and above will grant you 30 credit hours toward your degree program which is usually equivalent to one full year of study.

If you are completing Higher Level Diploma courses and achieve final grades of 5, 6, or 7, you will be eligible to receive up to 18 credit hours toward your degree program at Saint Mary’s. The Admissions Office will also add one bonus point to your scholarship average for each of your IB Higher Level classes. Check out our IB Equivalency Chart to view the IB Higher Level course equivalencies at Saint Mary's University.

These are the test eligibilities for the Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics to qualify.

The scholarships available for the Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics are:

Saint Mary University Undergraduate Scholars…

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$50,000.00

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Students accepted by Saint Mary’s University for undergraduate studies with an admission average o…

Saint Mary University Undergraduate Scholarships

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Country: Canada Level: Undergraduate Scholarship for: Domestic and International Students students Value: $50,000.00 Deadline: March 1, 2022

Multiple scholarships are available to international students that range from CAD 2,000 to CAD 50,000 per year.

Admission Criteria

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Students accepted by Saint Mary’s University for undergraduate studies with an admission average of 80% or higher will be automatically considered for Renewable Entrance Scholarships.

Sobey National Innovator Awards

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CA$50,000.00

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Must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents who recently graduated from high school.

Sobey National Innovator Awards

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Country: Canada Level: Undergraduate Scholarship for: Domestic Students students Value: CA$50,000.00

The initial scholarship in academic year 1 is $20,000. The renewal value in academic years 2-4 is $10,000 per year. The total value of the scholarship over four years is $50,000.

Admission Criteria

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Must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents who recently graduated from high school.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics in Canada.

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