Graduate Studies
Our department offers Master (MSc). and Doctoral (PhD) degrees in both theoretical and in experimental physics and astronomy. Please consult our Research Areas page to find out more about the specific areas of research pursued by members of our department.
Applications are reviewed on a continuing basis. Applications and supporting documentation deadlines for international applicants:
- For Fall semester consideration - May 15
- For Winter semester consideration - August 15
Quicklinks for Graduate Students
Requirements
All prospective students are encouraged to identify a Research Area of interest and to contact a potential supervisor from among our faculty members that specialize in that area. The Faculty of Graduate Studies has sole authority for admission, and all offers of admission are approved by and made by the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research.
A BSc Honours degree in Physics or Engineering Physics is required for admission to the MSc program. A minimum average of 75% in all physics and mathematics courses, and an overall average of 70%, is required. Applicants not meeting this standard may be considered for probationary acceptance. In addition to grades and recommendation letters, the overlap of the applicant's research interests with those of the department is also considered in the acceptance decision. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact a proposed supervisor.
Admission to the Ph.D. program requires satisfactory completion of the M.Sc. degree, in addition to the above requirements. However, it may be possible for a student to transfer directly into the Ph.D. program after an evaluation period if the course work is completed exceptionally well, and clear evidence of research ability is demonstrated.
All offers to fully qualified applicants come with a financial support guarantee.
A BSc Honours degree in Physics (or equivalent) is required for admission to the MSc program. The criteria for admission are a combination of course grades, standardized test scores, recommendations, and overlap of research interests with the department. While students with MSc degrees from Canadian or U.S. universities are normally accepted directly into the Ph.D. program, students from other countries are usually registered in the MSc program first, so that they can adjust to local conditions and have their education level evaluated more fully. Depending on the result, they may have the opportunity to transfer to the PhD program with little delay to their progress.
International applicants will find several helpful resources on the Faculty of Graduate Studies page including English requirements, admission requirements based on country of degree issued and more.