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Physics and Astronomy Co-op Program Javed Iqbal [email protected] www.sciencecoop.ubc.ca

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Physics and Astronomy

Co-op Program • Javed Iqbal

[email protected]

• www.sciencecoop.ubc.ca

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Science Co-op Programs Atmospheric

Science

Biochemistry Biophysics Biopsychology Biotechnology

Chemistry

Cognitive

Systems

Computer

Science

Earth & Ocean

Sciences

Engineering

Physics

Environmental

Sciences

General

Sciences

Integrated

Sciences

Land & Food

Systems

Mathematics

Microbiology

Pharmacology Physics

& Astronomy

Statistics

(Undergrad &

Grad)

And more…

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What is Co-op?

Integration of academic studies with relevant,

paid, and productive work experience.

Co-op students gain skills and experience

which prepare them for the future job market

and give them improved employment

opportunities upon graduation.

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PHAS Co-op Schedule -1

Year Term1 Term 2 Summer

1 ST 1 ST 2/apply

2 ST 3 WT1 WT2

3 ST 4 ST5 WT3

4 WT4 ST6 WT 5

5 ST7 ST 8

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PHAS Co-op Schedule -2

Year Term1 Term 2 Summer

1 ST 1 ST 2

2 ST 3 ST4/apply

3 ST 5 WT1 WT2

4 ST6 ST7 WT 3

5 WT4 ST 8

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PHAS – Co-op Schedule - 3

Year Term1 Term 2 Summer

1 ST 1 ST 2

2 ST 3 ST 4/apply

3 ST 5/apply ST 6 WT 1

4 WT 2 WT 3 WT 4

5 ST 7 ST 8

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Phys/Astronomy Placements

UBC

University of Wurzburg

National Research Council

Canadian Space Agency

Research In Motion

Automotive Fuel Cell Corporation

Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics

E-One Moli Energy

Pulse Energy

Nokia Mobile Phones

Triumf

Max Planck Institutes (Germany)

St. Paul’s Hospital

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Application Criteria A minimum “B” average

Willingness to work anywhere in Canada

Positive attitude. Keen interest in chosen field.

Each candidate is interviewed to assess their suitability to the program.

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Program Fees

Co-op workshop fee: $ 224.25

Co-op work term fee: $ 688.50

(per work term)

Total cost of program (4 WT): $ 2980

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Program: Application Deadlines

MATH, PHAS, STAT September 27, 2013

Upcoming Application Deadlines

Apply On-line on Science Co-op website

www.sciencecoop.ubc.ca

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Questions?

For additional information, review our

web-site:

www.sciencecoop.ubc.ca

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STAT (Grad) Schedule

Year Term1 Term 2 Summer

1 ST 1/apply ST 2 WT1

2 WT2 ST 3