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PhD Engineering Physics at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

During their course of study, doctoral candidates will be required to pass a Departmental Comprehensive Examination. PhD students must present a thesis proposal to their Supervisory Committee, normally at the first Supervisory meeting after completion of one term in their program.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering  |  Department: Engineering Physics  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: co-op  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Students with a Master’s degree are required to take two half courses; both must be at the 700 level. If a student is transferring from the MASc to the PhD without completing the Master’s degree, then the courses completed under the MASc. may be counted towards the PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master’s Degree (MAsc, MSc, or equivalent) in a related field. A GPA of A (85 – 89%) is required for direct entry to PhD without an MASc It is possible to transfer from an MASc to PhD after at least two terms and the successful completion of a transfer exam Find English language requirements here. Anticipated Admission Range B (73 – 76%)

Graduate programmes accept applications for September, January and May admit terms; programmes listed without open/close dates do not accept applications for that term.

Apply through the official page: https://gs.mcmaster.ca/apply/

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