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Physics (PhD) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Immerse yourself in world-class pure and applied research in one of the top physics departments in Canada. Our internationally reputed department is ranked among the top physics departments in Canada in terms of research dollars per capita, with over $5M in funding annually that provides students with cutting-edge research opportunities. You’ll have access to a wide range of state-of-the-art equipment, high-power computer clusters, atmospheric observational facilities, and medical imaging facilities.

Faculty: Science  |  Department: Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science  |  Duration: 5 years or longer  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Application information

Entry requirements

Research degrees in Physics and Medical Physics We offer thesis-based MSc and PhD degrees in two programs, Physics and Medical Physics, plus a Graduate Diploma in Medical Physics for PhD holders. In an MSc or PhD, research is at the centre: you carry out an original research project with your supervisor, take a small number of courses to support it, and finish by writing and defending a thesis. We don't offer course-based degrees. The programs are flexible: in both, you can move from the MSc to the PhD after your first year. In Physics, you can also enter the PhD directly from a bachelor's degree, and take courses in other departments. Funding normally covers two years for an MSc and four years for a PhD (see Funding ). This page summarizes what each degree involves. For what you need to be admitted, see How to Apply .

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate intakes: September, January and May.

General Faculty of Graduate Studies deadlines: September admission June 1 (Canadian applicants) and April 1 (non-Canadian); January admission October 31 (Canadian) and August 31 (non-Canadian); May admission February 28 (Canadian) and December 31 (non-Canadian). Program deadlines may differ. The application fee is $115, payable online with the application.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.dal.ca/apply/

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