Overview
About the program
The Department of Physics carries out research in experimental and theoretical physics in the following fields: atmospheric physics, geophysics, quantum optics, condensed matter physics, subatomic physics and astrophysics, and biophysics.
The department at the University of Toronto has close ties with the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA). This association enables students to work and consult with leading theorists who are appointed to, or who are visiting, CITA.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Nonlinear Physics
- Relativity Theory
- Laser Physics
- Quantum Theory of Solids
- High Energy Physics
- Current Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics
- Seismology
- Atmospheric Physics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Electromagnetism
- Fluid Mechanics
- Mathematical Methods in Physics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
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Academic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- An appropriate University of Toronto master's degree with an average of at least B+ or demonstrated comparable research competence.
- Outstanding applicants may be considered directly from undergraduate programs. Normally, these applicants will have an undergraduate average of A or higher.
Tuition Fee
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6210 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6210 CAD per year during 48 months. -
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6210 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6210 CAD per year during 48 months.
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