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*Average GPA: 3.5 (80%)  
 
*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
 
**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
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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
 
For more information, click [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/how/require.asp here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/how/require.asp here]
  

Revision as of 11:52, 19 October 2009

Contacts

Website: www.physics.ubc.ca
Tel: 604 822-3853
Admissions e-mail: webmaster@phas.ubc.ca

Program Information

  • Full course load
  • International applicants should consult the UBC Graduate Programs website for country-specific requirements.

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: BSc. in Physics, Astronomy, or Mathematics or a B.A.Sc. in Engineering Physics or Electrical Engineering

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 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
  • 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

Tuition

  • Full-time, domestic: $4,098.30 per year
  • Full-time, international: $7,200 per year

For information on financial support, click here
For information on tuition, click here

Deadlines

  • Jan 15: Application deadline for Fall semester