Benefits

Whether you are trying on a career for size or establishing a competitive edge, the Science Co-op experience will allow you to:

  • Develop longer-term career goals
  • Experience the process of accessing the job market
  • Apply technical skills and knowledge in a real-world situation
  • Gain paid work experience
  • Obtain first-hand knowledge of different career pathways
  • Take advantage of mentorship opportunities
  • Develop marketable skills
  • Build your professional network
  • Secure career-relevant references
  • Leverage potential to secure full-time employment upon graduation

While acquiring valuable work experience, you will obtain first-hand knowledge of available career options. In some cases, co-op placements have led to full-time employment upon graduation, while in other instances co-op students have made valuable contacts who have then helped them secure employment later. Don't just take our word for it, hear from your peers who completed a co-op during their undergraduate degrees

Typical Intern Salary Ranges by Industry

Program Average
Actuarial Science / Financial Modelling /
Mathematics / Statistics / Data Science
$50,706
High: $60,320 / Low: $37,050
Computer Science
$49,940
High: $76,107 / Low: $32,874
Biology / Basic Medical Sciences $42,261
High: $68,725 / Low: $28,500
Chemistry / Biochemistry $41,743
High: $45,000 / Low: $37,440
Environmental Science & Earth Science $39,520
High: $39,520 / Low: $39,520
Physics $42,634
High: $52,000 / Low: $38,220

Wage ranges reflect recent co-op work terms but can vary year to year based on job market conditions, employer hiring levels and demand for specific skills. Figures are provided for general reference and do not guarantee future wages.