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− | Website: | + | '''Website:''' http://www.phys.ualberta.ca/grad/<br> |
− | + | '''E-mail:'''grad-program@phys.ualberta.ca | |
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+ | ==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 eligiable to apply to transfer into the Ph.D. program | ||
+ | *[http://www.phys.ualberta.ca/grad/gradnew_rsch.php Focus areas]: | ||
+ | **Astrophysical sciences | ||
+ | **Condensed matter physics | ||
+ | **Geophysical sciences | ||
+ | **Particle physics | ||
+ | For more information, click [http://www.phys.ualberta.ca/grad/gradnew_acad_prog.php here] | ||
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==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
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− | === | + | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== |
− | * | + | *Compeltion of 4-year honours degree in one of the following: |
− | *Minimum | + | **Geophysics |
− | *GRE physics exam | + | **Engineering |
+ | **Astronomy | ||
+ | **Geology | ||
+ | **Mathematics | ||
+ | For more information, click [http://www.phys.ualberta.ca/grad/gradnew_adm_req.php here] | ||
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+ | ====GPA==== | ||
+ | *Minimum: 3.2 (4.0 scale) | ||
+ | *Calculated over last two years of undergraduate study | ||
+ | For more information, click [http://www.phys.ualberta.ca/grad/gradnew_adm_req.php here] | ||
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+ | ====GRE==== | ||
+ | *GRE physics exam not required, but recommended | ||
+ | For more information, click [http://www.phys.ualberta.ca/grad/gradnew_adm_req.php here] | ||
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+ | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
+ | *Submit application through the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research([http://www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca/applyadmission/ FGSR] | ||
+ | **$100 application fee (CAD) | ||
+ | *Application form | ||
+ | *Curriculum Vitae | ||
+ | *Statement of Purpose | ||
+ | **Maximum two pages double-spaced (12 pt font) | ||
+ | *Three letters of reference | ||
+ | **Referees must complete a [http://www.phys.ualberta.ca/grad/appsupport.pdf 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 | ||
+ | For more information, click [http://www.phys.ualberta.ca/grad/gradnew_apply.php here] | ||
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− | == | + | ==Timeline== |
− | * | + | *January 31st - Recommended deadline to submit application |
− | * | + | **Applicants will be considered after this date, if space is available |
− | * | + | **Applicants who meet this deadline are automatically considered for assistantships/scholarships |
− | + | For more information, click [http://www.phys.ualberta.ca/grad/gradnew_apply_faq.php here] | |
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− | == | + | ==Tuition 2008-2009== |
− | * | + | *Tuition varies depending on number of credits |
+ | *For Canadian student, full-time study tuition is approximately 3 600 CAD | ||
+ | **Total fees are approximately 4 600 CAD | ||
+ | *For international student, full-time study tuition is approximately 7 200 CAD | ||
+ | **Total fees are approximately 8 200 CAD | ||
+ | *In general, all M.Sc. students receive financial support through teaching and research assistantships | ||
+ | For more information, click [http://www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca/regfees/index.htm here] and [http://www.phys.ualberta.ca/grad/gradnew_costs.php here] | ||
[[Category:University of Alberta|Physics]] | [[Category:University of Alberta|Physics]] | ||
[[Category:Physics|Alberta]] | [[Category:Physics|Alberta]] |
Revision as of 17:23, 23 July 2009
Contacts
Website: http://www.phys.ualberta.ca/grad/
E-mail:grad-program@phys.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 eligiable to apply to transfer into the Ph.D. program
- Focus areas:
- Astrophysical sciences
- Condensed matter physics
- Geophysical sciences
- Particle physics
For more information, click here
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Compeltion of 4-year honours degree in one of the following:
- Geophysics
- Engineering
- Astronomy
- Geology
- Mathematics
For more information, click here
GPA
- Minimum: 3.2 (4.0 scale)
- Calculated over last two years of undergraduate study
For more information, click here
GRE
- GRE physics exam not required, but recommended
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- Submit application through the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research(FGSR
- $100 application fee (CAD)
- Application form
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Purpose
- Maximum two pages double-spaced (12 pt font)
- 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
For more information, click here
Timeline
- January 31st - Recommended deadline to submit application
- Applicants will be considered after this date, if space is available
- Applicants who meet this deadline are automatically considered for assistantships/scholarships
For more information, click here
Tuition 2008-2009
- Tuition varies depending on number of credits
- For Canadian student, full-time study tuition is approximately 3 600 CAD
- Total fees are approximately 4 600 CAD
- For international student, full-time study tuition is approximately 7 200 CAD
- Total fees are approximately 8 200 CAD
- In general, all M.Sc. students receive financial support through teaching and research assistantships