$10,429 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Physics
- The University of Alberta offers a Master of Science in Physics program for a duration of 2 years (4 terms).
- This course is offered on a full-time basis.
- The program consists of two options: project and thesis-based.
- The Department of Physics at the University of Alberta is one of the leaders in physics teaching and research in Canada.
- In this course, students must have at least two courses taken in the Department of Physics, and a minimum of two courses must be at the 500-level or above.
- A research project, the results of which are presented in a thesis, and an oral examination are also required.
- The Department is committed to providing financial support to students through the normal duration of their program.
- The faculty and student ratio for this program is 1:14.
- The university consists of 50 tenure-track faculty members, 42 faculty lecturers, and 97 sessional lecturers.
- Students must also demonstrate proficiency in an approved language other than English.
- The faculty have won multiple teaching and research awards at the local, provincial and national level, including 3M Teaching Award, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, etc.
- The average salary goes up to 45,750 USD after completing this program.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $8809 | $8809 |
| Other Fees | $1620 | $1620 |
| Total Fees | $10429 | $10429 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 61 | 90 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 310 | 340 | 2 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 125 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must have a four-year undergraduate degree or its academic equivalent, from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta.
- The cumulative weighted average GPA of 3.0/4.0 [B Grade].
- Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants, whose first language is not English.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Students will need to submit school results for Class XI showing a competitive average and course registration for Class XII, or Class XII mid-year results.
- Students in CBSE or CISCE schools, they present 75%+ on their final Class XII exams.