University of British Columbia Astronomy

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Contacts

Website: http://www.phas.ubc.ca/graduate-program
Tel: 604 822-3853
Admissions e-mail: heyl@phas.ubc.ca (Dr. Jeremy Heyl)

Program Information

M.Sc. Astronomy

  • thesis and 18 credits of coursework.

Ph.D Astronomy

  • thesis and 12 credits of coursework.

Admission Requirements

  • M.Sc: BSc. in Physics, Astronomy, or Mathematics or a B.A.Sc. in Engineering Physics or Electrical Engineering
  • Ph.D: M.Sc in Physics, Astronomy, or Mathematics and a committed research supervisor.

GPA

  • Minimum GPA: 3.5 (80%)
  • Direct transfer to PhD program is possible in some cases after completing 1 academic year in UBC’s Master’s program

For more information, click here

Required Documents

  • Online Application – click here
  • Official transcripts
  • Three (3) references from professors or supervisors
    • Can be submitted electronically
  • Official TOEFL or IELTS examination results – required for applicants from a university outside of Canada where English is not the primary language of instruction.
    • TOEFL minimum score: 55 for each section (paper-based), 90 (internet-based) with 22 in reading and listening and 21 in writing and speaking.
    • IELTS: 6.5 overall score and 6.0 minimum in each section.
  • GRE scores if applicable

Deadlines

  • December 1: Online Application must be submitted
  • December 15: Supporting documents must be uploaded

2012-2013 Tuition

  • Full-time, domestic: $4,897.86 per year
  • Full-time, international: $8,604.66 per year

For information on financial support, click here
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