University of British Columbia Astronomy
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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
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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, 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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Tuition
- Full-time, domestic: $4,098.30 per year
- Full-time, international: $7,200 per year
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Deadlines
- Jan 15: Application deadline for Fall semester
