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Physics and Astronomy Co-op

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Put your learning in motion.

Physics and astronomy co-op As a physics or astronomy co-op student, you'll alternate your academic terms with co-op terms working for employers in your field. You’ll gain relevant work experience, build competencies, earn some extra cash and get a head start on your career.

You could work for co-op employers in:

astronomy
geophysics
nuclear physics
oceanography

energy research
communications
medical research
other areas of pure/applied physics

Wondering what it's like to be a co-op student? Check out our student stories!

Contact: 250-721-7713, physcoop@uvic.ca
Office: Elliott Building, room 119 (map)
Unit: Department of Physics and Astronomy

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How to apply

Co-op requirements

To apply to Physics and Astronomy Co-op, you must:

be enrolled full-time at UVic
be pursuing an major or honours degree in Physics and Astronomy
have (and maintain) at least a B average overall and a B- average in each physics and astronomy course

Graduating with co-op designation

If you successfully complete all your required co-op work terms, you'll earn a co-op designation on your degree when you graduate. Undergraduate students must complete four work terms to graduate with co-op designation.

How to apply

To apply to Physics and Astronomy Co-op, please submit the application form.

When to apply

If you’re still in high school, you can apply to co-op during your Grade 12 year (at the same time that you apply to UVic).
If you’re already at UVic, you can apply to co-op any time during your first term of your first year, or before the end of your first term in your second year.
If you're a transfer student, you can apply to co-op at the same time that you apply to UVic.