1 year at RDC - 3 years at U of A

One Year University Transfer Program:

For the most current university program and transfer information, see the Planning Guides in Academic Advising.

Condensed Matter Physicists

• industrial and applied physicists
• atomic and molecular physicists
• geophysicists
• particle physicists
• medical physicists
• mathematical physicists
• astronomers
• meteorologists
• optical physicists

Physicists are involved in the development of such products as the CANDU reactor and the computer-aided Magnetic Resonance Imaging (M.R.I.) technology. Some physicists provide weather-forecasting services, monitor the environment, and teach physics.

RDC offers the first year of studies toward honours or specialization BSc Physics.

The courses offered in this program can be transferred to most universities. However, some of these courses do not satisfy the physics program requirements at U of C.

Related Link: Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. Visit the Admissions page for detailed group descriptions.

1. Minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:

• Chemistry 30
• ELA 30-1
• Mathematics 30-1
• Physics 30
• Subject from Group A, B, or C (Mathematics 31 recommended)

OR

2. Mature Student

You must be 19 years of age or older, out of high school for at least one full year before the program starts, and have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:

1. Chemistry 30
2. ELA 30-1
3. Mathematics 30-1
4. Physics 30

Note: In addition to the program admission requirements applicants, whose first language is not English, must demonstrate English language proficiency.

You must pass 20 term university transfer courses or a minimum of 60 credit hours, and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 to receive a Diploma in University Transfer Studies.