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PhD Physics at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

PhD Physics is a graduate programme (Doctor of Philosophy) in the Physics graduate unit of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. Length: 4 years full-time. Mode of delivery: In person.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Department: Physics  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

The core of the PhD program is an original investigation, the results of which are embodied in a thesis. Lecture courses constitute a subsidiary but important part of the program. Consult the department for details. Complete 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) : graduate lecture courses and a thesis . Course credit will normally be given towards the PhD for a

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Application information

Entry requirements

An appropriate University of Toronto master's degree with an average of at least B+ or demonstrated comparable research competence. Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements. Outstanding applicants may be considered directly from undergraduate programs. Normally, these applicants will have an undergraduate average of A or higher. Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstra

Graduate applications are made online through GradApp; deadlines vary by program and are set by each graduate unit. The application fee is CDN $135, non-refundable, and a supplementary application fee may apply depending on the program.

Apply through the official page: https://future.utoronto.ca/applying

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