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| − | Admissions e-mail: | + | Admissions e-mail: webmaster@phas.ubc.ca |
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===Academic Requirements=== | ===Academic Requirements=== | ||
| − | + | *BSc. in Physics, Astronomy, or Mathematics or a B.A.Sc. in Engineering Physics or Electrical Engineering | |
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*Sufficient academic background for graduate work | *Sufficient academic background for graduate work | ||
*English language proficiency | *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] | ||
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| − | * | + | *Average 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 | ||
*Direct transfer is available 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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*Part-time, international: $12,420 per year | *Part-time, international: $12,420 per year | ||
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| − | * | + | *Online Application – click [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/online/index.asp here] |
| − | * | + | *Application fee – click [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/how/appfee.asp here] |
| − | + | *two (2) Official transcripts | |
| + | *Three (3) Electronic References | ||
| + | *Official TOEFL examination results – required for applicants from a university outside of Canada. | ||
| + | **Minimum score: 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), 80 (internet-based). | ||
| + | *GRE scores (international applicants including applicants from US) | ||
| + | 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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==Deadlines== | ==Deadlines== | ||
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[[Category:University of British Columbia|Astronomy]] | [[Category:University of British Columbia|Astronomy]] | ||
[[Category:Astronomy|British Columbia]] | [[Category:Astronomy|British Columbia]] | ||
Revision as of 14:13, 22 September 2009
Contacts
Website: www.physics.ubc.ca
Tel: 604 822-3853
Admissions e-mail: webmaster@phas.ubc.ca
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- 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 here
GPA
- Average 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
- Direct transfer is available after completing 1 academic year in UBC’s Master’s program
For more information, click 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
- Online Application – click here
- Application fee – click here
- two (2) Official transcripts
- Three (3) Electronic References
- Official TOEFL examination results – required for applicants from a university outside of Canada.
- Minimum score: 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), 80 (internet-based).
- GRE scores (international applicants including applicants from US)
For more information, click here and here
Deadlines
- Jan 15: Application deadline for Fall semester
