Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 60

Tuition Fee

 CAD 24,600 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Central Washington University - Ellensburg Campus

  CAD 16,480 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 71
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 50.0  
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Careers

Whether your aspirations lie in research, healthcare, or technology, we are not just part of your education at CWU—we are here for your future.

• Biophysicist: Work as a biophysicist, conducting research to understand the physical principles underlying biological systems and processes. Explore areas such as protein dynamics, molecular interactions, biophysical modeling, or biological imaging.
• Medical Physics: Pursue a career in medical physics, focusing on medical imaging, radiation therapy, or radiation safety.
• Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering: Apply the principles and problem-solving techniques of physics and engineering to the development of modern technologies and solutions in biology and medicine.
• Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology Industry: Join the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, working on the development of new drugs, therapies, or medical technologies. You will apply your skills to the design, testing, and optimization of pharmaceutical products.

Scholarships

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

1. Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
2. Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
3. 24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.