Physics (PhD) at Toronto Metropolitan University

Programme overview

If you are looking for a challenging career with a positive social impact, this is it. Physics is an exciting, cutting-edge, multidisciplinary field in which MSc and PhD graduate degrees lead to a career in research, biomedical technology or clinical medical physics. Graduate students seeking to enter a medical physics residency program may pursue a CAMPEP accreditation in Medical Physics, which distinguishes our programs.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study mode: full-time | Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Required courses include Science Communication; Doctoral Seminar I; Doctoral Seminar II; Doctoral Seminar III; Doctoral Seminar IV; or BP8103. Degree components include: dissertation, candidacy/comprehensive examination.

Career pathways

Physics is an exciting, cutting-edge, multidisciplinary field in which MSc and PhD graduate degrees lead to a career in research, biomedical technology or clinical medical physics .

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of a master’s degree in physics, engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution Minimum GPA or equivalent of 3.67/4.33 (A-) Statement of interest Resumé/CV Transcripts Two letters of recommendation English language proficiency requirement

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.

Fall (main intake), with Winter (January start) and Spring (May start) intakes offered by select graduate programmes.

Fall 2027: first consideration date is January 22, 2027 unless otherwise indicated for a programme; the international application closing date is March 12, 2027 unless otherwise indicated. The application fee is $110 per programme, non-refundable. Applications are made via the OUAC online application followed by document upload in the TMU applicant portal.

Apply through the official page: https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/future-students/apply/

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