StudyQA — Master: Physics — University of Western Ontario

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Our department offers programs in both physics and astronomy leading to MSc and PhD degrees. We have a vibrant core faculty of 30 researchers covering the areas of astronomy, condensed matter physics, medical physics, atmospheric physics and planetary science.

The Physics MSc degrees require the completion of 3 graduate courses and a research thesis. As part of their 3 course requirement, Physics students must complete at least 2 of the 3 core physics courses:

Classical Electrodynamics
Quantum Mechanics
Statistical Physics

An MSc thesis is defended by an oral exam organized internally by the Physics & Astronomy Department. An MSc research project is evaluated and graded by the student's supervisor and Advisory Committee. The decision to complete either an MSc thesis or research project is made by the student in conjunction with his or her supervisor.

Fields of Research

Astrophysics
Condensed Matter
Medical Physics
Planetary Physics

Requirements

International students are encouraged to take the GRE-Physics exam to both strengthen their application and to help the Admissions Committee more fairly evaluate it.
Students applying for MSc entry must have completed a four-year, BSc degree (or equivalent) in either Physics, Astronomy, or Engineering with at least a 70% (or B) average taken over the third and fourth year level undergraduate courses. Meeting this minimum standard, however, does not guarantee acceptance. Students with Engineering Degrees, should have some Physics courses at the third or fourth year level (e.g. Electricity and Magnetism or Quantum Mechanics) or take the GRE Physics examination.
Achieved at least a 70% (B) average in upper level Physical Science and Mathematical courses
All student acceptances are made by the Graduate Admissions Committee in concert with the student's potential supervisor. Interested students are strongly encouraged to contact potential supervisors in advance of their application.
Non-native English speakers must demonstrate their English proficiency. One option is the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum acceptable score is 86, with no individual score below 20 for the internet based version, or 550 for the paper and pencil version. [Western's TOEFL ID is 0984]. Another option is the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) of the British Council. The minimum acceptable score is 6 out of 9.
We ask that you supply Western with a listing of all post‐secondary schools you have attended
References . We will email your referees within 2 hours of entering or updating your reference information. Each reference will be collected by Western and distributed alongside your application once it arrives. No paper reference letters are required
Application Fee Payment 100CAD