Astrophysics

University of Calgary

4 years
Duration (years)
4 years
UCalgary · Astrophysics · Fall 2027 Ontario admission
Optional Science co-op
Work experience
Optional Science co-op
UCalgary · Science co-op entry and work terms
~Low 80s
Entering average
Published approximate guidance: Low 80s. Fall 2027. Estimated competitive average for Ontario high-school applicants.
UCalgary · Astrophysics · Fall 2027 Ontario admission

Deadlines

March 2027

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Next deadlineMonday, March 1, 2027

Apply to UCalgary
September 2027 entry · Fall 2027 direct high-school applicants
Submit the undergraduate application and pay the application fee.
Official deadline

Other deadline details

March 1Application: Fall undergraduate admissionRecurring annual · Every year

March 1
Verbatim: "Deadline to submit your application, including paying your non-refundable application fee
Deadline to make changes to your program choices."
The Student Access Process application deadline and the Bachelor of Health Sciences supplemental documentation deadline are the same day

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No central deadline published by ApplyAlbertaApplyAlberta, deadlines are set per institutionRecurring annual · Every year

No central deadline published by ApplyAlberta
ApplyAlberta handles applications, but each institution publishes its own deadlines and fees

Full source wording

ApplyAlberta publishes NO deadline dates at all on its public pages. Its How to Apply page describes the process only: verbatim, "Now you will 'Start a New Application' at the institution of your choice. You will be directed to the institution's application portal where you will apply and pay any application fees", and "All application fees are paid directly to the institution you are applying to. Each institution has its own unique application fees". Deadlines must be read from each of Alberta's 26 publicly-funded institutions.

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Oct. 1Domestic application opens. Fall undergraduate admissionRecurring annual · Every year

Oct. 1
Canadian citizens / permanent residents
Undergraduate awards application also opens Oct
1

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Aug. 15International application opens. Fall undergraduate admissionRecurring annual · Every year

Aug. 15
For students requiring a study permit

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March 15Document deadline. Fall undergraduate admissionRecurring annual · Every year

March 15
Unofficial transcripts and supporting documents
Indigenous citizenship/membership documents and the Student Access Process personal statement share this date

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May 1Acceptance deadline. Fall undergraduate admissionRecurring annual · Every year

May 1

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

ENG4UEnglish
MHF4UAdvanced Functions

Choose two from Biology SBI4U, Chemistry SCH4U, Physics SPH4U, Calculus and Vectors MCV4U or Computer Science ICS4U.
One approved course or option.
Only one approved Fine Arts subject may count.
Meet the university’s English language requirement.

Application steps

Entry terms · Fall (September)

Fall 2027 high-school entry.

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through ApplyAlberta
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Academic transcripts and requested supporting records
- Applicants authorize retrieval from Alberta Education and participating Alberta institutions where applicable. Other applicants upload unofficial copies for review. Final official records must come from the education authority, institution or secure transcript delivery system to finalize an offer.
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Step 4Certified English translations, if applicable
- Any supporting record in another language must be accompanied by an English translation prepared by a certified translator.
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Step 5Apply to the BSc major.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Step 6Check Student Centre for your required documents.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways

Honours admission

Current Faculty of Science students

From Fall 2027, complete at least 30 units before applying to an available Honours degree.

Degree requirements

Grades and academic standing

Complete at least 120 units and maintain a minimum 2.00 GPA over the degree and the major field.

References

Credits and degree requirements

Complete 75 units of specified courses and 45 units of options, including 60–66 units in Astrophysics.
Complete at least 18 units outside Science and the major field, including 6 Arts units.

References

Program facts

Entering average~Low 80s

Estimated competitive average for Ontario high-school applicants.

Co-opOptional Science co-op

The co-op designation requires at least two work terms totaling eight months and both required co-op courses.

Check work experience options

Majors & specializations

Published degree plans and later options.

Astrophysics Honours

BSc

Pursue the honours degree in Astrophysics.

Published requirements

Courses

Current Fall 2026 recommended course sequences. The linked guides specify complete requirements and options.

First year9 listed

Choose MATH 249 or 265, and CHEM 201 or 203. PHYS 211 or 221 may replace PHYS 227 if its prerequisites are unmet. Approved programming substitutions and options appear in the guide.