Energy Science

University of Calgary

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4 years
Duration (years)
4 years
UCalgary · Energy Science · Fall 2027 Ontario admission
Optional Science co-op
Work experience
Optional Science co-op
UCalgary · Science co-op entry and work terms
~Mid 70s
Entering average
Published approximate guidance: Mid 70s. Fall 2027. Estimated competitive average for Ontario high-school applicants.
UCalgary · Energy Science · 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
SCH4UChemistry

Choose one from Biology SBI4U, Calculus and Vectors MCV4U, Physics SPH4U 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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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 48 specified units and 72 option units, including 21 units of additional ESCI courses and 6 units of energy-related options.

References

Required courses and electives

Complete 24 non-major-field option units and the degree’s specific breadth requirement. SCIE 311 may count towards that breadth requirement.

References

Program facts

Entering average~Mid 70s

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

Courses

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

First year12 listed

Choose one introductory Calculus course, one introductory Physics course, and PHYS 223 or 355. Two outside-Science options round out the year.

ESCI 201Energy Use in the Modern World
CHEM 201General Chemistry: Structure and Bonding
CHEM 203General Chemistry: Change and Equilibrium
MATH 249Introductory Calculus
MATH 265University Calculus I
MATH 267University Calculus II
PHYS 211Mechanics
PHYS 221Mechanics
PHYS 223Introductory Electromagnetism, and Thermal Physics
PHYS 227Classical Physics
PHYS 355Electromagnetic Theory I
ECON 201Principles of Microeconomics

Second year5 listed

Choose ERTH 210 or ENSC 201 and an approved Indigenous Studies course. Scientific reports and technical communication can be taken in second or third year.