University of British Columbia Astronomy

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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