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Website: http://www.phas.ubc.ca/graduate-program <br> | Website: http://www.phas.ubc.ca/graduate-program <br> | ||
Tel: 604 822-3853<br> | Tel: 604 822-3853<br> | ||
− | Admissions e-mail: | + | Admissions e-mail: heyl@phas.ubc.ca (Dr. Jeremy Heyl) |
==Program Information== | ==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==== | ====GPA==== | ||
− | * | + | *Minimum GPA: 3.5 (80%) |
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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 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] | For more information, click [http://www.phas.ubc.ca/graduate-program-prospective-students here] | ||
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===Required Documents=== | ===Required Documents=== | ||
*Online Application – click [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/apply-online here] | *Online Application – click [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/apply-online here] | ||
− | * | + | *Official transcripts |
− | + | *Three (3) references from professors or supervisors | |
− | *Three (3) references | ||
− | |||
**Can be submitted electronically | **Can be submitted electronically | ||
− | *Official TOEFL examination results – required for applicants from a university outside of Canada. | + | *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== | ==Deadlines== | ||
− | * | + | *December 1: Online Application must be submitted |
− | * | + | *December 15: Supporting documents must be uploaded |
==2012-2013 Tuition== | ==2012-2013 Tuition== | ||
− | *Full-time, domestic: $4, | + | *Full-time, domestic: $4,897.86 per year |
− | *Full-time, international: $ | + | *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 financial support, click [http://www.phas.ubc.ca/graduate-program-financial-support here]<br> | ||
− | For information on tuition, click [http:// | + | 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