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Be at the leading edge of discovery in one of the largest physics and astronomy graduate programs in Canada while engaging with cutting-edge technological developments in the world of nanotechnology.
Along with developing expertise in your area of research in physics, this collaborative program will provide you with a strong foundation in the emerging areas of nanoscience.
You’ll work closely with a supervisor to produce original research in an area of nanotechnology, such as bio-nanotechnology, soft matter physics or quantum materials. Your research will culminate in a thesis. Funding is provided to cover tuition and some living expenses.Â
Program overview
Department/School: Physics and Astronomy
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August)Â
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Collaborative, Master's, Research
Length of program: 24 months (full-time)
Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
Study option(s): Thesis
Application deadlines
- January 9 (for admission in September)
- June 1 (for admission in January of the following year)
- October 1 (for admission in May of the following year)
Key contacts
Supervisors
- Review the finding a supervisor resources.
Admission requirements
- An honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in science with at least a 75% standing.
Degree requirements
- Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.
- Check out to see recent submissions from the Department of Physics and Astronomy graduate students.
Application materials
- Supplementary information form (SIF)
- The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement.
- If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion.
- Transcript(s)
- References
- Three academic references are required.
- Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
- TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)
Tuition and fees
- Visit the graduate program tuition page on the Finance website to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program.
- Review living costs and housing.
- Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students.