University of Alberta Physics
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Location
Department of Physics
4-181 CCIS, University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T6G 2E1
Contacts
Website: https://www.ualberta.ca/physics/graduate-studies
Phone: (780) 492-0714
E-mail: physgradprogram@ualberta.ca
Program Information
- M.Sc. in Physics
- Two year program
- Students are required to take a minimum of four one-semester courses
- Research project (thesis) and oral exam are also required
- After one year in the M.Sc. program, students are eligible to apply to transfer into the Ph.D. program
- Focus areas:
- Astrophysical sciences
- Condensed matter physics
- Geophysical sciences
- Particle physics
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Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Completion of 4-year honours degree in one of the following:
- Physics
- Geophysics
- Engineering
- Astronomy
- Geology
- Mathematics
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GPA
- Minimum: 3.2 (4.0 scale)
- Calculated over last two years of undergraduate study
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GRE
- GRE physics exam not required, but recommended
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Language Requirements
Minimums:
- TOEFL: minimum of 550 (paper); 88 overall (internet) with a min. of 20 on each component
- IELTS: 6.5 overall with a min. of 5 on each band
- CAEL: 60 overall with a minimum of 60 on each subtest
- MELAB: 85 overall
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PET Academic): 60
Supporting Documents
- Submit application through the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research(FGSR
- $100 application fee (CAD)
- Application form
- Curriculum Vitae: 3 pages or less
- Statement of Purpose: 500 words or less
- Three letters of reference
- Referees must complete a letter of support, but may also submit non-structured reference letter
- Must be submitted by mail (cannot be emailed)
- Two copies of official post-secondary transcripts
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Timeline
- December 7: Deadline for scholarships
- Applicants will be considered after this date, if space is available
- March 31: Final deadline for application
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Tuition 2018-2019
- Tuition varies depending on number of credits
- For Canadian student, full-time study tuition is approximately $5,623
- For international student, full-time study tuition is approximately $9,019
- In general, all M.Sc. students receive financial support through teaching and research assistantships
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