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==Contacts== | ==Contacts== | ||
| − | Website: www. | + | Website: http://www.phas.ubc.ca/graduate-program <br> |
| − | Tel: 604 822- | + | Tel: 604 822-3853<br> |
| − | Admissions e-mail: | + | Admissions e-mail: heyl@phas.ubc.ca (Dr. Jeremy Heyl) |
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| + | ==Program Information== | ||
| + | M.Sc. Astronomy | ||
| + | *thesis and 18 credits of coursework. | ||
| + | Ph.D Astronomy | ||
| + | *thesis and 12 credits of coursework. | ||
==Admission Requirements== | ==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. |
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| − | === | + | ====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 [http://www.phas.ubc.ca/graduate-program-prospective-students here] | |
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| − | === | + | ===Required Documents=== |
| − | * | + | *Online Application – click [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/apply-online 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 | |
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| − | == | + | ==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 [http://www.phas.ubc.ca/graduate-program-financial-support here]<br> | |
| − | + | For information on tuition, click [http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.cfm?tree=14,266,773,1450 here] | |
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[[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
