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BA/BS in Nuclear Science

Simon Fraser University

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada•QS 2027 #312

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BA/BS in Nuclear Science at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Canada is a bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,263 per credit (CAD 221 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Natural Sciences
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 221 / credit
International tuition: CAD 1,263 / credit

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: sfu.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Nuclear Science is a minor offered jointly by the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Physics in the Faculty of Science at Simon Fraser University. It combines chemistry and physics coursework covering advanced chemistry, radiochemistry, nucleosynthesis, and quantum mechanics for students who want to combine the knowledge of both disciplines. The minor requires 45 units in total, including a required calculus course (one of MATH 150, 151, 154, or 157) and a required chemistry course (CHEM 120 or 121) or physics course (PHYS 101, 120, 125, or 140), plus at least nine units of NUSC-designated upper-division courses drawn from options such as NUSC 341, 342, 344, 346, PHYS 385, and CHEM 364, with directed study or research courses (NUSC 481, 482, or 484) also available. Students enrolling in physics courses must obtain a C- grade or better in the prerequisite courses. Courses are delivered in person at the Burnaby campus.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Students must complete a required calculus course (MATH 150, 151, 154, or 157) and a required chemistry course (CHEM 120 or 121) or physics course (PHYS 101, 120, 125, or 140); enrolment in physics courses requires a grade of C- or better in the prerequisite course.

About Simon Fraser University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1965
Students: 37,000
QS rank: #312
Programs: 476
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Nuclear Science award?

Simon Fraser University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Natural Sciences on completion of this programme.

How much does BA/BS in Nuclear Science cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 1,263 per credit (CAD 221 per credit for local students).

Can BA/BS in Nuclear Science be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Simon Fraser University.

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