University of British Columbia Astronomy
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Contacts
Website: http://www.phas.ubc.ca/graduate-program
Tel: 604 822-3853
Admissions e-mail: gradsec@phas.ubc.ca
Program Information
- Full course load
- International applicants should consult the UBC Graduate Programs website for country-specific requirements.
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Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: BSc. in Physics, Astronomy, or Mathematics or a B.A.Sc. in Engineering Physics or Electrical Engineering
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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
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Required Documents
- Online Application – click here
- Application fee – click here
- Two (2) official transcripts
- Three (3) references
- From professors, supervisors
- Can be submitted electronically
- 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)
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Deadlines
- Jan 15, 2013: Application deadline for Fall semester
- Mar 23-24, 2013: Open House - Click here
2012-2013 Tuition
- Full-time, domestic: $4,349.16 per year
- Full-time, international: $7,640.70 per year
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