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====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ||
*Completion of 4-year honours degree in one of the following: | *Completion of 4-year honours degree in one of the following: | ||
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**Geophysics | **Geophysics | ||
**Engineering | **Engineering | ||
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**Geology | **Geology | ||
**Mathematics | **Mathematics | ||
| − | For more information, click [http://www. | + | For more information, click [http://www.physics.ualberta.ca/grad/gradnew_index/gradnew_adm_req.aspx here] |
====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
*Minimum: 3.2 (4.0 scale) | *Minimum: 3.2 (4.0 scale) | ||
*Calculated over last two years of undergraduate study | *Calculated over last two years of undergraduate study | ||
| − | For more information, click [http://www. | + | For more information, click [http://www.physics.ualberta.ca/grad/gradnew_index/gradnew_adm_req.aspx here] |
====GRE==== | ====GRE==== | ||
*GRE physics exam not required, but recommended | *GRE physics exam not required, but recommended | ||
| − | For more information, click [http://www. | + | For more information, click [http://www.physics.ualberta.ca/grad/gradnew_index/gradnew_adm_req.aspxp here] |
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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==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
| − | *Submit application through the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research([http://www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca | + | *Submit application through the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research([http://www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca/ FGSR] |
**$100 application fee (CAD) | **$100 application fee (CAD) | ||
*Application form | *Application form | ||
| − | *Curriculum Vitae | + | *Curriculum Vitae: 3 pages or less |
| − | *Statement of Purpose | + | *Statement of Purpose: 500 words or less |
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*Three letters of reference | *Three letters of reference | ||
| − | **Referees must complete a [http://www. | + | **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) | **Must be submitted by mail (cannot be emailed) | ||
*Two copies of official post-secondary transcripts | *Two copies of official post-secondary transcripts | ||
| − | For more information, click [http://www. | + | For more information, click [http://www.physics.ualberta.ca/grad/gradnew_index/gradnew_apply.aspx here] |
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==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
Revision as of 12:16, 14 March 2013
Contacts
Website: http://www.physics.ualberta.ca/en/grad.aspx
Phone: (780) 492-5286
E-mail: phys-gradprogram@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 here
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
- 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
