MSc Physics (Non-Thesis Pathways) at Carleton University

Entry requirements

An Honours B.Sc. in Physics or a closely related field at a standard acceptable to the two universities is normally required for admission to the M.Sc. program. The admissions committee may require students to take an orientation examination during the first weeks of residence. The results of this examination may indicate the need for a student to register in undergraduate courses to fill gaps in his/her knowledge. It is strongly recommended that all students have had at least one course in computing. Candidates admitted to the M.Sc. program with more than the minimum course requirements may be permitted to credit towards the degree a maximum of 1.0 credit at the senior undergraduate level. This maximum does not apply to qualifying-year students. For the M.Sc. Physics – Medical Physics, students with a medical/health physics background may have the selection of required courses adjusted to reflect their preparation and may receive advanced standing for equivalent courses. Accelerated Pathway The accelerated pathway in the Department of Physics is a flexible and individualized plan of graduate study. Students in their final year of a Carleton B.Sc. Honours degree in Physics with demonstrated excellent aptitude for research may qualify for this option. Students in their third-year