Co-operative Education is one of the most effective human resource development systems in use today. The outcome is a broader, more relevant education for the students and a supply of experienced graduates for the employers. Co-op integrates periods of paid employment with periods of academic study. By alternating between four-month terms on and off campus, students can increase their knowledge of their chosen discipline while developing skills relevant to the employer community. All students receive a Co-op work term salary.
Salaries are the responsibility of the employer and are determined by their wage structure.
These awards also provide for relocation expenses. Details of subsidies and average salary scales are available from the Physics Co-op office. Program Quality of Students Physics Co-op students are above average, having met strong program entry criteria. Co-op students must maintain high grades and perform well during work terms in order to stay in the program. Student Preparation Physics Co-op students are enrolled in honours or major degree programs in physics or astronomy, sometimes in combination with other disciplines such as earth science, ocean science, mathematics or computer science.