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MSc Physics at Lakehead University

Lakehead University, Canada

Programme overview

The MSc in Physics at Lakehead University (Thunder Bay) offers thesis or project routes and an optional co-operative option. Research focuses on condensed matter and optical physics (semiconductors, surface science, soft-condensed matter and fibre optics), with medical physics opportunities through the Regional Cancer Centre.

Department: Department of Physics  |  Duration: Must be completed within six terms (2 years) of continuous registration  |  Intake: Winter (January) 2027 open (limited options); Fall (September) 2027 opens October 2026  |  Study mode: full-time; co-op option  |  Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Core courses plus special topics courses and thesis-specific courses. The co-operative option requires Physics 5990 and 5992 and work terms, with academic first and last terms.

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Entry requirements

Faculty of Graduate Studies (Master's): a four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least second class standing (B) based on the last 20 half courses or equivalent; the National Diploma and Higher National Diploma are not recognized for graduate admission; meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission and the academic unit must recommend admission. The GRE is preferred. Language: applicants whose first language is not English show proficiency with IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 80 (no component below 19), PTE Academic 58 (no component below 50), Duolingo 120 or an English-taught undergraduate degree.

Requirements published at program group level.

Main intake: September (Fall). January (Winter) intake for select programs including Biology, Chemistry, Master in Education, Chemical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Forestry, Geology, Physics and Sociology; May (Spring) intake for select programs including Biology, Chemistry, Education, Forestry (thesis-based) and Geology.

Lakehead has three intake periods: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring/Summer (May/July).

Applications are received continually; recommended complete package dates: February 1 for a Fall start, September 16 for a Winter start and January 15 for a Spring start. The non-refundable application fee is $125 CAD, paid through the online Graduate Studies application.

Apply through the official page: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/admissions/how-to-apply

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