Overview

Research

Research opportunities in physical oceanography include theoretical, computational, experimental and observational studies of planetary fluid dynamics, glacial ice sheet dynamics, acoustic observation methods, instrument development, and global climate modeling.

Research in experimental and theoretical/computational condensed matter physics falls into three broad categories: hard condensed matter, involving solids with high melting points, ultra-low temperatures, and quantum mechanical effects; soft condensed matter, involving liquids, colloids and polymers, proteins, lipids, viruses and cells; and applied physics, involving sensors and photonics.

Other research interests in physics include particle physics and black hole physics. This Physics and Physical Oceanography program is offered at Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Condensed Matter Physics
Superconductivity
Biophysics
Nonlinear Dynamics
Ocean Dynamics
Physical Oceanography
Physical Fluid Dynamics
Polar Oceanography
Ocean Measurements and Data Analysis
Ocean Acoustics
Numerical Modelling
Stability Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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115

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Climate Studies & Meteorology View 4 other PhDs in Climate Studies & Meteorology in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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115

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to a Ph.D. program, the minimum requirements will normally be a Master's degree from a university of recognized standing, in an appropriate area of study.

Online application & application fee
Transcript(s) and confirmation of degree awarded
Two (2) letters of appraisal (references)
Resume or curriculum vitae

Tuition Fee

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International

4497 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17988 CAD for the full programme during 48 months.
National

3462 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13848 CAD for the full programme during 48 months.

Newfoundland and Labrador Students: $10,656 per full programme

Living costs for St. John's

1159 - 1707 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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