Physics (PhD) at Simon Fraser University

Programme overview

The PhD program in the Department of Physics provides the opportunity to pursue advanced studies that culminates in original research in physics. Students will do both coursework and a research-based thesis. A PhD in physics provides students with expertise necessary to develop their own independent research program for careers in academia, government or industry.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Department of Physics | Duration: 12 terms (four years) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

This program consists of coursework and a thesis for a minimum of 39 units. The minimum course requirements for the physics PhD program are determined on an individual basis. Upon admission, the graduate program committee will review a student's previous coursework and set minimum requirements according to the guidelines provided below.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must satisfy the University admission requirements as stated in Graduate General Regulations 1.3 in the SFU Calendar. A master's degree in physics, or the equivalent, is required. Students who are in the MSc program in physics and have demonstrated strong academic and research performance may transfer to the doctoral program, with the approval of the student's supervisory committee. Also see the Graduate General Regulations on University transfer requirements.

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.

Trimester system: Fall term runs September through December, Spring term January through April, Summer term May through August. Admission is specific to each programme.

The application fee is 112 CAD for applicants with Canadian transcripts and 160 CAD for applicants with international transcripts, paid online after submitting the application form. Deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sfu.ca/gradstudies/apply.html

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