Overview

The Physics program at Brock University will prepare students for successful careers in industry, academic and other institutions, and organizations. Hands-on use of our sophisticated equipment provides excellent training and gives our graduates a significant advantage in the job market.

Recent research activities have been geared towards applied material science, involving the study of amorous and quasicrystalline alloys, high-Tc superconductors in the form of single crystals as well as thin films, optical properties of semi-conductor oxides, and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) studies in model biological membranes.

Career outcomes

Postdoctoral researcher
Private sector research and development
University/college professor
Consultant
Project manager
Scientific/technical writer
Research services office
Applied scientist

Programme Structure

The program aims at training highly knowledgeable and skilled graduates, who will be world-class experts in one of the three fields of specialization:

Theoretical Physics
Experimental Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science
Biophysics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

60

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St. Catharines, Canada

Disciplines

Physics View 39 other PhDs in Physics in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

A-

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

60

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students can be admitted into the PhD program after successful completion of an MSc degree or equivalent in Physics or closely related discipline, with at least an 80% overall average.
In exceptional cases, a student may be admitted directly to the PhD program with a four-year honours Bachelor's degree, or the equivalent; their academic standing and research potential must be demonstrably commensurate with readiness for doctoral study.

You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program specific materials:

Two academic references are required.
A statement of research interests
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) — recommended for international students, but not required

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13450 CAD / year

≈ 13450 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5450 CAD / year

≈ 5450 CAD / year

Living costs

St. Catharines

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

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

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