Bachelor Of Science - Physics

Academic Requirements

To gain admission into the Bachelor of Science in Physics program at Memorial University, prospective students must meet specific criteria. Here are the key requirements:

• Direct entry into the Faculty of Science from high school is subject to meeting the general Academic Requirements for Memorial University.
• Students must have appropriate courses in mathematics and a laboratory science.
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

For international students, particularly those from Vietnam and other Asian countries, it is essential to ensure that your academic qualifications align with the university's standards. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to LOA Portal's advisors for clarification and support.

Additionally, to declare a major in Physics, current students must complete the following prerequisite courses:

• 30 credit hours (10 courses) including:
• Six credit hours in critical reading and writing (CRW) courses, with at least three credit hours in English.
• Six credit hours in mathematics.
• Six credit hours in physics.
• Six credit hours in a second science subject, other than mathematics and physics.

It is important to note that students cannot choose physics as their major at the time of application. Admission into the major requires the completion of university-level courses. For any further details or assistance, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

English language proficiency for general admission may be demonstrated through a valid score on one of the following standardized tests taken within two years prior to the start of the semester of admission. Final results should be submitted based on the instructions listed with each test.

• Cambridge English Language Assessment: A minimum score of 176 in C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency. Submission: Certificate should be uploaded to the admissions portal.

 

• Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment: A minimum overall score of 60. Submission: Official score report should be uploaded to the admissions portal.

 

• Duolingo English Test (DET): A minimum overall score of 115. Submission: Upon receipt of your certified test results, you should send the results from your Duolingo account to Memorial University of Newfoundland.

 

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS Academic or IELTS Academic for UKVI with at least a band 6 in reading and writing. General Training results are not acceptable. Submission: Test report form should be uploaded to the admissions portal.

 

• Michigan English Test (MET): A minimum score of 59 is required on the MET. Submission: Document must be sent directly from official testing authority to the Office of the Registrar by post or courier.

 

• Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE ACADEMIC): A minimum overall score of 60. Submission: Score Report should be uploaded to the admissions portal.

 

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): A minimum score of 83 on the TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition, with a minimum score of 20 in reading and writing. Submission: Score Report should be uploaded to the admissions portal.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.