The co-op experience helps you to...

• develop the skills and personal network critical to your success in a dynamic career market;
• sample a variety of work placements, discovering what your interests and talents are and the type of work environment that suits you best;
• build confidence in yourself and your career goals;
• make informed decisions about your career path and future;
• enrich your academic studies, by applying the concepts your learned in class to your work experience;

Why choose Brock co-op?

• at Brock, our science programs are unique in that undergraduate students have the opportunity to become actively involved in research projects with the very same professors that are teaching you; at many larger universities, research in a lab is virtually unheard of until the M.Sc. level!
• our world-renowned professors are actively involved in research projects, and winning major research awards and grants. For you, this means more opportunity to become involved in the labs!
• we offer "hands-on", lab-based courses, with real life projects integrated into them;
• you will have access to state-of-the-art equipment that is used in research and in classrooms;
• our professional staff coaches and supports you throughout your academic studies and work experiences;
• the co-op curriculum is designed to challenge you and to be relevant to the needs of our employers;
• co-op coordinators work year round to provide you with a diverse selection of employers and placements, both in Canada and internationally.

Co-op Admission Criteria

• 6 OACs
• Physics Required Courses: physics, chemistry and two mathematics including calculus (minimum 70% on at least one mathematics required)
• CAST Required Courses: a minimum of 75% in physics and two mathematics, including calculus (a minimum of 70% in at least one mathematics required)
• Entrance average: 80%
• Supplementary Information: a resume and interview may be required

Graduation Requirements

• A minimum 70% major average and a minimum 60% non-major average.
• completion of a minimum of twelve months of Co-op work experience.
• Work term evaluations must have a grade of satisfactory (SA).
• All work terms must be completed prior to the final academic term.

Contact Co-op Programs Office for further details.