MSc Physics at University of New Brunswick

Programme overview

UNB’s physics graduate program is a force to be reckoned with in the academic world. This nationally-accredited program has earned an outstanding reputation for its accomplishments in research. Students acquire an advanced physics understanding while developing an original research project in their preferred field of study.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Winter, Summer | Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

What you will study

Research areas include Infrared & Microwave Spectroscopy, Optical Laser Spectroscopy ( Brynle Barrett , Denis Tokaryk , Zong-Chao Yan ), Atomic and Optical Physics ( Brynle Barrett ), Plasma Theory ( Abdelhaq Hamza ), Theoretical Atomic & Molecular Physics ( Zong-Chao Yan ), Theoretical Molecular Spectroscopy.

Career pathways

Our award-winning faculty have magnetic personalities and the campus itself radiates a positive energy, full of students who are on the same wavelength. Graduates have lots of potential and go on to work in universities, government institutions, industry, schools, financial organizations and more.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prior to applying, all applicants must first contact faculty to secure research supervision. Applicants must hold a physics degree in good standing from a recognized university with a minimum GPA of 70% or B. Applicants must submit a completed application , including three references and a one-page statement describing their research interests. International Applicants whose first language is not English must submit language scores that meet or exceed:

Domestic applicants: CAD 8,736 a year (2026-27). Full-time research-based tuition for three terms (Fall, Winter, Summer; 2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Masters/PhD Science (Fredericton) fee sheet; 'Masters/PhD' sheets apply to both degree levels. Excludes mandatory fees, GSA fees, healt Source

International applicants: CAD 16,098 a year (2026-27). Full-time research-based tuition for three terms (Fall, Winter, Summer; 2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Masters/PhD Science (Fredericton) fee sheet; 'Masters/PhD' sheets apply to both degree levels. Excludes mandatory fees, GSA fees, healt Source

Most graduate students commence their programs in September, but many graduate programs also accept students in January and May.

Graduate applications are submitted online and may be submitted at any time, with deadlines set by each program; the application fee is $65 CAD for domestic and $125 CAD for international applicants (non-refundable).

Computer Science graduate application deadline is December 15, with April 30 for Winter term (MCS, PhD only) and May 31 for Winter term (MCSC only).

Apply through the official page: https://www.unb.ca/gradstudies/admissions/

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