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| + | ==Location== | ||
| + | Department of Physics<br> | ||
| + | 4-181 CCIS, University of Alberta <br> | ||
| + | Edmonton, Alberta <br> | ||
| + | Canada T6G 2E1 <br> | ||
==Contacts== | ==Contacts== | ||
| − | Website: | + | '''Website:''' https://www.ualberta.ca/physics/graduate-studies<br> |
| − | + | '''Phone:''' (780) 492-0714<br> | |
| − | + | '''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 | ||
| + | *[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] | ||
| + | |||
==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
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| − | === | + | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== |
| − | * | + | *Completion of 4-year honours degree in one of the following: |
| − | *Minimum | + | **Physics |
| − | *GRE physics exam | + | **Geophysics |
| + | **Engineering | ||
| + | **Astronomy | ||
| + | **Geology | ||
| + | **Mathematics | ||
| + | For more information, click [https://www.ualberta.ca/physics/graduate-studies/information-for-prospective-students-and-applicantsx here] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====GPA==== | ||
| + | *Minimum: 3.2 (4.0 scale) | ||
| + | *Calculated over last two years of undergraduate study | ||
| + | For more information, click [https://www.ualberta.ca/physics/graduate-studies/information-for-prospective-students-and-applicantshere] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====GRE==== | ||
| + | *GRE physics exam not required, but recommended | ||
| + | For more information, click [https://www.ualberta.ca/physics/graduate-studies/information-for-prospective-students-and-applicants here] | ||
| − | === | + | ====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 | ||
| − | ===Documents=== | + | ====Supporting Documents==== |
| − | *$100 application fee | + | *Submit application through the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research([http://www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca/ 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 [http://www.physics.ualberta.ca/grad/gradnew_index/~/media/physics/Documents/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.physics.ualberta.ca/grad/gradnew_index/gradnew_apply.aspx here] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Timeline== |
| − | * | + | *December 7: Deadline for scholarships |
| + | **Applicants will be considered after this date, if space is available | ||
| + | *March 31: Final deadline for application | ||
| + | For more information, click [https://www.ualberta.ca/physics/graduate-studies/information-for-prospective-students-and-applicants/deadlines here] | ||
| − | == | + | ==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 | ||
| + | For more information, click [https://www.ualberta.ca/physics/graduate-studies/information-for-prospective-students-and-applicants/tuition-and-costs here] ] | ||
[[Category:University of Alberta|Physics]] | [[Category:University of Alberta|Physics]] | ||
[[Category:Physics|Alberta]] | [[Category:Physics|Alberta]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:17, 28 January 2019
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
For more information, click here
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Completion of 4-year honours degree in one of the following:
- Physics
- 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 [1]
GRE
- GRE physics exam not required, but recommended
For more information, click here
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
For more information, click here
Timeline
- December 7: Deadline for scholarships
- Applicants will be considered after this date, if space is available
- March 31: Final deadline for application
For more information, click here
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
For more information, click here ]
