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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
- Program-specific questions (PSQ)
- These are questions specific to the program you’re applying to. They can be viewed once you’ve started an application and are completed through a form in the online application.
- 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.