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UManitoba offers financial aid that minimizes student loan needs, making it an attractive option for studying physics. While it may not have the same reputation as USask or UAlberta, its graduate program in medical physics is well-regarded. Concerns about undergraduate research opportunities exist, as UManitoba's physics page lacks detailed information compared to USask. However, strong grades and personal circumstances are more critical for grad school applications than the university's overall reputation. Ultimately, choosing a university should prioritize personal preferences and financial considerations.
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I got into USask, UAlberta, UVic, and UManitoba. However, UManitoba is the only university offering my financial aid to the extent that I will need to take out only a small student loan.
I intend to study physics with the goal of getting into a decent physics grad-school. If I go to UManitoba, will it significantly hurt my grad-school chances? There doesn't seem to be any information about undergraduate research on the physics page. There are a handful of undergraduate research awards (http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/science/people/1465.html) but nothing specific to physics.

Program page: http://crscalprod1.cc.umanitoba.ca/...d=1523&topicgroupid=11234&loaduseredits=False

I sent an email asking about their grad school placement record, but I won't receive a reply until next week.
 
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They have a fine reputation.

I know that the University of Manitoba has a great medical physics graduate program. I can't really speak to the details of the undergraduate program, but no one is going to weigh your graduate application differently because of the university's reputation.
 
It doesn't have a reputation for being one of the best in Canada, but it's still a good school. Of the four you mentioned, I'd put UVic and UAlberta as the 1 and 2. I would say that if you have good grades, your undergraduate university doesn't really affect your chances at grad school. If you want to work with the most prestigious prof at the most prestigious university, it might start to become relevant, but it usually isn't at the grad application level.
 
Okay, theoretically if I got similar financial aid from uSask - which would be better? UManitoba seems to have a better course selection (http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/science/departments/physics/courses/UndergraduateCourses.html vs http://artsandscience.usask.ca/physics/undergraduate/current_courses.php), but USask's site shows more opportunities for undergrad research (http://umanitoba.ca/research/experience_research/about.html vs http://research.usask.ca/undergraduate/opportunities/for-undergraduates/research-assistantships.php).
 
I think they're on par with each other - at least to the extent that any school-specific advantages or disadvantages one or the other may confer would be insignificant compared to factors that would directly influence your performance (scholarships translating into more time for studies, living closer to home, enjoying the school atmosphere etc.). So you're best bet is making your choice based on personal preference factors.
 
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