Program Description
The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics (Thesis) offered by the Department of Physics in the Faculty of Science is a research-intensive program that emphasizes research-driven and comprehensive learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in forward thinking, data collection, and the presentation of complex ideas to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.
Keywords: astronomy, astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter and materials physics, cosmology, nuclear and particle physics, quantum information, materials, computing, and subatomic physics.
Unique Program Features
- Students receive guidance and develop a network contacts to help with acquiring post-graduation job opportunities. Outstanding students may be permitted to directly enter the Ph.D. program after one year of M.Sc. Studies;
- The program offers a competitive funding package for both domestic and international students;
- The Department maintains an excellent conventional machine shop as well as the McGill Nanotools-Microfab facility;
- Faculty members conduct their research in a variety of disciplines including astrophysics, atmospheric physics, bio-physics, condensed-matter physics, high-energy physics, laser spectroscopy, material physics, non-linear dynamics and atmospheric physics, nuclear physics, statistical physics, medical-radiation physics;
- Additional research is also conducted off campus at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), the Jewish General Hospital, the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI), and laboratories around the world—including Argonne, CERN, FermiLab, SLAC, TRIUMF, and KEK.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
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Program Website
MSc in Physics website
Department Contact
Graduate Program graduate.physics [at] mcgill.ca (subject: MSc%20in%20Physics) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Winter
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | December 15 | December 15 |
| WINTER | February 15 | August 1 | November 15 |
| SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.