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Bachelor of Science in Physics, University Transfer

Vancouver Island University · Nanaimo
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada ★ 4.6 #1366 world
✓ PGWP eligible ✓ No interview ✓ Loan friendly
Level
4-Year Bachelor Degree
CIP code
40.0801
Duration
8 month transfer program to bachelor degree comple
Open intakes
Off-shoreJan 2027, Sep 2027
Field
Physical Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences)
Institution
Public University
Offer speed
Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
Next deadline
2026-09-01

Program overview

An eight month transfer programme covering the first stage of a physics degree, taking in mechanics, electricity and magnetism, calculus and laboratory method.

Bachelor of Science in Physics, University Transfer is recorded as an eight month transfer route despite its degree level classification, so no physics degree is completed at VIU and the receiving university must be identified early.

Bachelor of Science in Physics, University Transfer is delivered by Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, a designated learning institution, and because Bachelor of Science in Physics, University Transfer is a degree it is exempt from the Canadian field of study requirement. Completing Bachelor of Science in Physics, University Transfer therefore supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years without the subject being tested against an eligibility list. A British Columbia attestation letter is required with the study permit application for Bachelor of Science in Physics, University Transfer, and the university issues it alongside the letter of acceptance. The permit length follows the length of Bachelor of Science in Physics, University Transfer, so a four year degree supports the full three years while a shorter programme supports correspondingly less.

Applicants to Bachelor of Science in Physics, University Transfer need Grade 12 or Class 12 with a minimum of 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, and tuition for Bachelor of Science in Physics, University Transfer is recorded at CAD 24,963 a year with a CAD 156 application fee, with a recorded initial deposit of CAD 10,000. No scholarship is recorded against Bachelor of Science in Physics, University Transfer. Four windows across September and January through 2028. Apply Study Visa manages the Bachelor of Science in Physics, University Transfer application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance and the Canadian study permit as one process.

What it costs per year · indicative

Tuition feeC$24,963₹15,22,743
Living cost (est.)C$22,895
Application feeC$156
Total / yearC$47,858₹29,19,338/yr

Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.

Do you qualify?

Minimum education
Class 12th
Minimum marks
50%
Study gap accepted
Up to 2 yrs
Backlogs accepted
Up to 8
Maths in 12th
Required

These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.

Admission requirements

Who can apply (guide for international students):

  • Education: Grade 12 or Class 12 with the percentage stated for this programme.
  • English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 88 with at least 20 in each section, PTE Academic 60 with no component below 60, or the Duolingo English Test at 115 with no sub score below 105.
  • Application and deposit: An application fee of CAD 156 applies. An initial deposit of CAD 10,000 is recorded, which is substantial and should be confirmed in writing before any money is sent.
  • Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this programme. Budget the full tuition.
  • Programme availability: VIU is working through a published Deficit Mitigation Plan and has cancelled or suspended a number of programmes since 2025. Confirm in writing that this programme is running for your intake before you pay a deposit.
  • Work permit: Bachelor of Science in Physics, University Transfer is a degree, so it is exempt from the Canadian field of study test and supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years. No spousal open work permit arises, because that needs a master programme of 16 months or longer. A British Columbia attestation letter is required with the study permit application.
  • Study permit: Apply Study Visa handles the British Columbia attestation letter, the study permit application and the biometrics appointment with you.

English requirements

IELTS
6.5 overall
R 6L 6W 6S 6
PTE
60 overall
R 60L 60W 60S 60
TOEFL
88 iBT
R 20L 20W 20S 20
Duolingo
115 overall
R 115L 115W 115S 115

Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
  • English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)

Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.

Career opportunities

Typical destinations for graduates:

  • Transfer to a Degree: completing the BSc at a partner university
  • Laboratory Assistant: research support roles
  • Technical Assistant: instrumentation and testing
  • Data Technician: scientific data handling
  • Further Study: the full physics degree elsewhere
  • Research Career: only after the completed degree

Reality check: the recorded duration of eight months does not match a four year degree classification, so confirm in writing exactly what credential you finish with at VIU.

About Vancouver Island University

Type
University
Ownership
Public
Rating
★ 4.6
World rank
#1366
Established
1936
Reference No.
O19395299688

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