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MSc Physics at University of Guelph

University of Guelph, Canada

Programme overview

The Departments of Physics at the Universities of Guelph and Waterloo offers MSc and PhD degrees in the following fields: Astrophysics and Gravitation Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics Biophysics Chemical Physics Condensed Matter and Material Physics Industrial and Applied Physics Subatomic Physics Quantum Computing The University of Guelph and the University of Waterloo have a joint program in which graduate courses are taught by instructors from both universities. Students are registered at the university their advisor is located.

Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Four one-term courses (at least 2.0 course credits) acceptable for graduate credit and a thesis based on original research are required. The subject of research must be approved by the candidate's advisory committee and the thesis must be read and approved by the advisory committee. One of the four courses may be an undergraduate course approved by the student's advisory committee and the Graduate Program Coordinator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application for admission should be made as early as possible using on-line application methods described on the Department website. Successful applicants are encouraged to start their graduate studies in May or September, but a January starting date is possible. Program offices should be consulted for admission deadlines. The admission requirements are as follows: An honours BSc degree in physics (or equivalent) with at least a B standing (75%) from a recognized university. Three letters of reference, two of which normally are from academic sources. Proof of competency in English (for applicants whose prior education was in a language other than English). See the University regulations on English Language Proficiency Certification. GRE Physics Subject Test score for all applicants who have completed their post-secondary education outside of Canada.

Domestic applicants: CAD 7,132 a year (2026-27). Full-time tuition of $2,377.53 per semester (Fall, Winter and Summer, all cohorts), shown for three semesters. Tuition only; compulsory fees are not included. Source

International applicants: CAD 20,512 a year (2026-27). Full-time tuition of $6,837.54 per semester (Fall, Winter and Summer, all cohorts), shown for three semesters. Tuition only; compulsory fees are not included. Source

Tuition and fees are billed by semester: Fall, Winter and Summer.

Apply online through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC). Application deadlines are listed on each programme page. The application fee is $125 for most graduate programmes; $150 for MBA, MA Leadership, MCLC, MPAcc and MRE; non-refundable and payable to OUAC.

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