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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
Website: www.physics.ubc.ca<br>
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Website: http://www.phas.ubc.ca/graduate-program <br>
 
Tel: 604 822-3853<br>
 
Tel: 604 822-3853<br>
Admissions e-mail: webmaster@phas.ubc.ca
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Admissions e-mail: heyl@phas.ubc.ca (Dr. Jeremy Heyl)
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==Program Information==
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M.Sc. Astronomy
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*thesis and 18 credits of coursework.
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Ph.D Astronomy
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*thesis and 12 credits of coursework.
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
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*M.Sc: BSc. in Physics, Astronomy, or Mathematics or a B.A.Sc. in Engineering Physics or Electrical Engineering
===Academic Requirements===
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*Ph.D: M.Sc in Physics, Astronomy, or Mathematics and a committed research supervisor.
*BSc. in Physics, Astronomy, or Mathematics or a B.A.Sc. in Engineering Physics or Electrical Engineering
 
*Sufficient academic background for graduate work
 
*English language proficiency
 
*Full course load
 
*Must demonstrate research ability/potential
 
*International applicants should consult the UBC Graduate Programs website for country-specific requirements.
 
For more information, click [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/how/require.asp here]
 
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
*Average GPA: 3.5 (80%)  
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*Minimum GPA: 3.5 (80%)  
**B+ average in third and fourth year-level course work, or at least 12 credits of third- or fourth-year courses in the A- grade range (at UBC 80% or higher) in the field of intended graduate study
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*Direct transfer to PhD program is possible in some cases after completing 1 academic year in UBC’s Master’s program
*Direct transfer is available after completing 1 academic year in UBC’s Master’s program
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For more information, click [http://www.phas.ubc.ca/graduate-program-prospective-students here]
For more information, click [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/how/require.asp here]
 
 
 
===Financial Requirements===
 
====MSc====
 
*Full-time, domestic: $3,939.16 per year
 
*Part-time, domestic: $6,753.96 per year
 
*Full-time, international: $7,200 per year
 
*Part-time, international: $12,420 per year
 
  
 
===Required Documents===
 
===Required Documents===
*Online Application – click [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/online/index.asp here]
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*Online Application – click [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/apply-online here]
*Application fee – click [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/how/appfee.asp here]
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*Official transcripts  
*two (2) Official transcripts  
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*Three (3) references from professors or supervisors
*Three (3) Electronic References
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**Can be submitted electronically
*Official TOEFL examination results – required for applicants from a university outside of Canada.  
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*Official TOEFL or IELTS examination results – required for applicants from a university outside of Canada where English is not the primary language of instruction.
**Minimum score: 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), 80 (internet-based).
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**TOEFL minimum score: 55 for each section (paper-based), 90 (internet-based) with 22 in reading and listening and 21 in writing and speaking.
*GRE scores (international applicants including applicants from US)
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**IELTS: 6.5 overall score and 6.0 minimum in each section.
For more information, click [http://www.physics.ubc.ca/graduate/admission.php here] and [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/how/documents.asp here]
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*GRE scores if applicable
  
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==Deadlines==
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*December 1: Online Application must be submitted
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*December 15: Supporting documents must be uploaded
  
==Deadlines==
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==2012-2013 Tuition==
*Jan 15: Application deadline for Fall semester
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*Full-time, domestic: $4,897.86 per year
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*Full-time, international: $8,604.66 per year
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For information on financial support, click [http://www.phas.ubc.ca/graduate-program-financial-support here]<br>
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For information on tuition, click [http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.cfm?tree=14,266,773,1450 here]
  
 
[[Category:University of British Columbia|Astronomy]]
 
[[Category:University of British Columbia|Astronomy]]
 
[[Category:Astronomy|British Columbia]]
 
[[Category:Astronomy|British Columbia]]

Latest revision as of 04:14, 18 June 2018

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
For information on tuition, click here