Overview
The PhD program in Physics and Astronomy at the University of Calgary appeals to students planning a career in academia, government labs, leadership roles, and industry.
The programs connects students with state-of-the-art experimental and computational facilities both here and at collaborating institutions, and with world-renowned researchers in one of six focus areas.
Outcomes
Researcher, technician, radiation oncology, medical or clinical physicist, professor, instructor, data science/mining, communications, journalism, entrepreneur, environmental, financial, strategic management and/or IT consultant, quantitative analyst, risk assessment, insurance, bioinformatics.
A PhD in physics and astronomy is usually considered a final degree; in some cases, students may pursue postdoctoral work.
Programme Structure
Areas of study include:
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Complexity
- Environmental and Isotope Physics
- Radiation Oncology Physics
- Quantum Information
- Quantum, Atomic, and Molecular Optics
- Space Physics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
- or 18 for those entering the doctoral program without a master's degree
Delivered
Disciplines
Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 11 other PhDs in Astronomy & Space Sciences in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- 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
GPA
- A minimum of 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.
- An MSc degree (or equivalent) in physics, engineering physics, astronomy/astrophysics or a related scientific field.
- Two
- All foreign applicants must submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Physics subject score
Tuition Fee
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International
5604 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2802 CAD per semester during 48 months. -
National
2402 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1201 CAD per semester during 48 months.
- fees per term
Living costs for Calgary
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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