Eligibility Criteria
Admission requirements for students admitted to the master’s of science program at Waterloo are as follows:
An Honours Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Science with at least a B standing (75%)
Three letters of reference, two of which normally are from academic sources.
Proof of competency in English (for applicants whose native tongue is other than English). A score of at least 550 (213 on the computerized versions) is required in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and 4.0 on the TWE. See Academic Regulations – English Language Proficiency Certification for acceptable tests of English.
GRE Physics Subject test score for all applicants who have completed their post-secondary education outside of Canada.
Students who do not meet the requirements outlined above may be considered for admission to a transitional, probationary or qualifying program depending on their academic background.