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Physics
 
  Program Website: www.phys.ualberta.ca
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  Program Email: phys-gradprogram@ualberta.ca 

 

Department Profile
Note: The information provided is for promotional purposes and is subject to change. Always consult the department website and the University Calendar for the most up-to-date information.

 

Areas of Research
  • Astrophysics and Space Physics
  • Biophysics
  • Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science
  • Geophysics
  • Particle Physics

 

Programs
   

Typical Length (in years)

Typical Entry

 

MSc (Thesis)

2

Fall (Sept) 

 

PhD

4

Fall (Sept) 

 

Minimum Admission Requirement
GPA
  • a baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta
  • 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale on the most recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent)
English Language Proficiency
Applicants with degrees/qualifications in a language other than English may need to demonstrate English Language Proficiency through one of the following exam scores:
  • TOEFL: minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or a total score of 88 with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based)
  • MELAB: minimum score of 85
  • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band score of 6.5, with at least 5 on each band
  • CAEL: overall minimum score of 60, with at least 60 on each subtest
  • PTE (Academic): overall minimum score of 59

 

Department Application Deadline
   

Canadian

International

 

Fall (Sept) Entry

Jan 31

Jan 31

 

 

Tuition & Fees (typical)
  • approximately $5,000 CAD per year (full-time Canadian/Permanent Resident)
  • approximately $8,650 CAD per year (full-time International student)
Funding (typical)
The University of Alberta does not guarantee funding and funding levels may vary. Please contact the department for details.

Canadian

  • $16,400 per year (teaching assistantship of 12 hours per week from September to April)
  • $8,200 (research assistantship for summer research from May to August)

International

  • $16,400 per year (teaching assistantship of 12 hours per week from September to April)
  • $8,200 (research assistantship for summer research from May to August)
About the Department
  • our 40 faculty members are internationally recognized for their research contributions in astrophysics, geophysics, condensed matter physics, particle physics and biophysics
  • condensed matter students have access to the research labs at the National Institute for Nanotechnology on campus
  • particle physics students conduct experimental research at international laboratories such as CERN and SNOLab
  • access to state-of-the-art computational facilities
How to Apply?
  • Your first step is to visit the website of the department offering your program of interest and to inquire with the department. Different departments have different application procedures and approaches, so always inquire first. See How to Apply.

 

 
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