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Undergraduate Students

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS)

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences offers 16 undergraduate majors spanning three degree programs. You will have access to some of the world's most respected research scientists and educators, as well as outstanding research and teaching facilities, in Canada's fastest-growing STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields. The U of G has a long history of teaching STEM dating back to 1874.

Choose to learn at the University of Guelph and you will be joining a supportive community, where we are committed to delivering an academic and student experience second to none. Explore our many co-op streams, experiential learning opportunities and undergraduate research assistantships to gain hands on skills in your field of study. Select one of the disciplines below to learn more about majors offered, admission requirements, career opportunities and more.

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Chemistry Major and Co-op (B.Sc.)

Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Major and Co-op (B.Sc.)

Have questions about our Chemistry majors?

Contact the CEPS Recruitment Officer at cepsinfo@uoguelph.ca

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Bachelor of Computing General (B.Comp)

Computer Science Major and Co-op (B.Comp)

Software Engineering Major and Co-op (B.Comp)

Have questions about our Bachelor of Computing?

Contact the CEPS Recruitment Officer at cepsinfo@uoguelph.ca

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Biological Engineering Major and Co-op (B.Eng)

Biomedical Engineering Major and Co-op (B.Eng)

Computer Engineering Major and Co-op (B.Eng)

Engineering Systems and Computing Major and Co-op (B.Eng)

Environmental Engineering Major and Co-op (B.Eng)

Mechanical Engineering Major and Co-op (B.Eng)

Water Resources Engineering Major and Co-op (B.Eng)

Have questions about our Bachelor of Engineering majors?

Contact the Engineering Recruitment Officer at enginfo@uoguelph.ca

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Mathematical Science Major (B.Sc.)

Have questions about our Mathematical Science major?

Contact the CEPS Recruitment Officer at cepsinfo@uoguelph.ca

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Physics Major and Co-op (B.Sc.)

Have questions about our Physics major?

Contact the CEPS Recruitment Officer at cepsinfo@uoguelph.ca

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Biomedical Toxicology Major and Co-op (B.Sc.)

Physical Science Major (B.Sc.)

Have questions about our Interdisciplinary Sciences majors?

Contact the CEPS Recruitment Officer at cepsinfo@uoguelph.ca

Why Choose Guelph?

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Current Student Testimonials

Hello, my name is Noah and I’m from Waterloo, Ontario. I am in my third year of Mathematical Science at Guelph. During my time in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, I have made some indispensable bonds with everyone from other students to Teaching Assistants, to Professors. I am extremely grateful for these relationships as they made me feel welcome in the department and they helped to grow my passion for the subject. I have made some amazing friends along the way from clubs such as the Water polo club, to intramural teams, to just meeting people with similar interests in my classes. Guelph has truly become my home and a place where I can strive not only succeed but to surpass what I ever thought I was capable of. See you around!

Noah Boettger
Mathematical Science

Hello, I’m Jill from Alberta and I came to study Chemistry at Guelph. Not long ago I stood in your shoes, so let me share some things that you have to look forward to - from one Gryphon to another! As a co-op student, I landed great work terms at local labs in Guelph and even companies across Canada. On-campus, upper-year research projects are also available where you can continue to develop your knowledge and skills. I encourage you to get involved in the Gryphon community, whether it’s by joining a club, playing an intramural sport, or indulging in an exhibition meal at Creelman Dining Hall (the pizza is a personal favorite of mine!) I hope you have a wonderful time here at the University of Guelph and that you make the most of all it has to offer.

Jill
Chemistry

Hello, I’m Bawneet and I am originally from India. What drew me to Guelph was the entrance scholarship I received as well as the extracurricular opportunities available here which I am now very involved in. I'm a social media ambassador, residence assistant, and the Vice President of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Guelph branch. I have an upcoming co-op placement as an IT technician which will allow me to apply my skills in Computer Engineering. My experience at the U of G has been extremely positive, and I would highly recommend it to anyone considering studying abroad. My favourite thing about my program is the hands-on experience I get. We've made robots and learned how to navigate satellites in our 1st year!

Bawneet Singh
Computer Engineering

My name is Rashi, and I’m from Indore, India. I came to Guelph to pursue a degree in Software Engineering and later added Statistics as a minor after thoroughly enjoying the introductory statistics class. I am in my third year of studies and have been fortunate to gain employment at companies such as Amazon and Nokia through my co-op program. I’ve also had the chance to conduct research at the University of Guelph and teach part time as a Teaching Assistant. As the Co-president of the Guelph Women in Computer Science, I’m passionate about giving back to this amazing community that has supported me. Guelph has been the perfect choice for me as an international student and I’m confident you will have a similarly enriching experience!

Rashi Mathur
Software Engineering

Hello, I’m Zarin from Bangladesh. I enrolled in Biological and Medical Physics and fell in love with Guelph as a campus and city. It did not take me long to connect with professors who were not only teaching my courses but were performing a wide range of research from Mars exploration in collaboration with NASA and CSA to Nuclear Magnetic Resonance techniques to understand membrane proteins in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. Being able to reach out to my professors and teaching assistants for course related questions as well as to receive insight about how to expand my interests through research assistantship was one of the key things I liked about my program. We look forward to having you join the Physics department at Guelph soon!

Zarin Ahmed
Physics

Hello, my name is Noah and I’m from Waterloo, Ontario. I am in my third year of Mathematical Science at Guelph. During my time in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, I have made some indispensable bonds with everyone from other students to Teaching Assistants, to Professors. I am extremely grateful for these relationships as they made me feel welcome in the department and they helped to grow my passion for the subject. I have made some amazing friends along the way from clubs such as the Water polo club, to intramural teams, to just meeting people with similar interests in my classes. Guelph has truly become my home and a place where I can strive not only succeed but to surpass what I ever thought I was capable of. See you around!

Noah Boettger
Mathematical Science

Hello, I’m Jill from Alberta and I came to study Chemistry at Guelph. Not long ago I stood in your shoes, so let me share some things that you have to look forward to - from one Gryphon to another! As a co-op student, I landed great work terms at local labs in Guelph and even companies across Canada. On-campus, upper-year research projects are also available where you can continue to develop your knowledge and skills. I encourage you to get involved in the Gryphon community, whether it’s by joining a club, playing an intramural sport, or indulging in an exhibition meal at Creelman Dining Hall (the pizza is a personal favorite of mine!) I hope you have a wonderful time here at the University of Guelph and that you make the most of all it has to offer.

Jill
Chemistry

Hello, I’m Bawneet and I am originally from India. What drew me to Guelph was the entrance scholarship I received as well as the extracurricular opportunities available here which I am now very involved in. I'm a social media ambassador, residence assistant, and the Vice President of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Guelph branch. I have an upcoming co-op placement as an IT technician which will allow me to apply my skills in Computer Engineering. My experience at the U of G has been extremely positive, and I would highly recommend it to anyone considering studying abroad. My favourite thing about my program is the hands-on experience I get. We've made robots and learned how to navigate satellites in our 1st year!

Bawneet Singh
Computer Engineering

My name is Rashi, and I’m from Indore, India. I came to Guelph to pursue a degree in Software Engineering and later added Statistics as a minor after thoroughly enjoying the introductory statistics class. I am in my third year of studies and have been fortunate to gain employment at companies such as Amazon and Nokia through my co-op program. I’ve also had the chance to conduct research at the University of Guelph and teach part time as a Teaching Assistant. As the Co-president of the Guelph Women in Computer Science, I’m passionate about giving back to this amazing community that has supported me. Guelph has been the perfect choice for me as an international student and I’m confident you will have a similarly enriching experience!

Rashi Mathur
Software Engineering

Hello, I’m Zarin from Bangladesh. I enrolled in Biological and Medical Physics and fell in love with Guelph as a campus and city. It did not take me long to connect with professors who were not only teaching my courses but were performing a wide range of research from Mars exploration in collaboration with NASA and CSA to Nuclear Magnetic Resonance techniques to understand membrane proteins in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. Being able to reach out to my professors and teaching assistants for course related questions as well as to receive insight about how to expand my interests through research assistantship was one of the key things I liked about my program. We look forward to having you join the Physics department at Guelph soon!

Zarin Ahmed
Physics

Hello, my name is Noah and I’m from Waterloo, Ontario. I am in my third year of Mathematical Science at Guelph. During my time in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, I have made some indispensable bonds with everyone from other students to Teaching Assistants, to Professors. I am extremely grateful for these relationships as they made me feel welcome in the department and they helped to grow my passion for the subject. I have made some amazing friends along the way from clubs such as the Water polo club, to intramural teams, to just meeting people with similar interests in my classes. Guelph has truly become my home and a place where I can strive not only succeed but to surpass what I ever thought I was capable of. See you around!

Noah Boettger
Mathematical Science

Hello, I’m Jill from Alberta and I came to study Chemistry at Guelph. Not long ago I stood in your shoes, so let me share some things that you have to look forward to - from one Gryphon to another! As a co-op student, I landed great work terms at local labs in Guelph and even companies across Canada. On-campus, upper-year research projects are also available where you can continue to develop your knowledge and skills. I encourage you to get involved in the Gryphon community, whether it’s by joining a club, playing an intramural sport, or indulging in an exhibition meal at Creelman Dining Hall (the pizza is a personal favorite of mine!) I hope you have a wonderful time here at the University of Guelph and that you make the most of all it has to offer.

Jill
Chemistry

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Questions?

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