Overview
Upon admission, the graduate Physics program committee at Simon Fraser University will review a student's previous coursework and set minimum requirements according to the guidelines provided below.
In exceptional circumstances, the graduate program committee may allow the student to proceed without additional course work over and above that for a master's degree.
Features
- With the approval of the graduate program committee, the supervisory committee may also require additional coursework beyond those specified at admission to the PhD program.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Student Seminar;
- Graduate Studies: Research and Teaching in Physics;
- Advanced Quantum Mechanics;
- Advanced Electromagnetism;
- Statistical Mechanics.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Physics View 37 other PhDs in Physics in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
Get your student insurance nowStarting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.
Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Simon Fraser University and/or in Canada, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Other requirements
General requirements
- A master's degree, or the equivalent, in physics, or the equivalent is required. Applicants whose primary language is not English must submit English proficiency examination results that meet the University minimum requirements for graduate admission, as per Graduate General Regulation 1.3.12.
- Students who have demonstrated strong academic and research performance may transfer directly from the Master's program to the doctoral program, with the approval of the student's supervisory committee. See also the Graduate General Regulations on University transfer requirements.
Tuition Fee
-
International
4132 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2066 CAD per semester during 72 months. -
National
4132 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2066 CAD per semester during 72 months.
Living costs for Burnaby
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Physics.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility