Overview

Research in this Earth, Space, and Physical Science program at the University of Lethbridge focuses on the physical sciences, with an emphasis on understanding and predicting the behaviour of complex systems.

In their programs, researchers use a wide range of spectroscopic techniques and physical techniques, in combination with novel theoretical and computational approaches, to study a diverse range of complex systems.

Careers

Graduates of this program are distinguished by their versatility, and by their integrated and comprehensive knowledge of mathematical and physical research tools.

Programme Structure

Areas of research include:

remote sensing
polymers
surface chemistry and physics
soft condensed matter
superconductors
neutral radical conductors
synthetic methods
earth systems science
climate change and modeling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-01-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-05-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Geography Astronomy & Space Sciences View 37 other PhDs in Physics in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants will meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for admission:

Hold a master's degree from a recognized degree-granting institution in the discipline of interest or in a related discipline
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00, on a 4.00 scale on all graded master's-level courses OR calculated on the most recently completed PhD if the applicant is applying for another PhD in a closely related discipline
Evidence of scholarly competence
Demonstrate English Language Proficiency (ELP) for graduate student
Secure a potential supervisor

Tuition Fee

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International

9472 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4736 CAD per semester during 48 months.
National

4086 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2043 CAD per semester during 48 months.

continuation fee (seventh term and after):

national: $612 per term
international: $1,420 per term

Living costs for Lethbridge

1200 - 1800 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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