Physics - Master of Science (MSc) at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

Science Teaching Complex (STC) and Quantum-Nano Centre (QNC) Buildings Located on Waterloo's Campus. Be at the cutting edge of discovery in one of the largest physics and astronomy graduate programs in Canada. The department’s tradition of collaboration and innovations offers an unparalleled rich and varied graduate experience.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Physics and Astronomy | Duration: 24 months (full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August); application deadlines: January 9 (for admission in September); June 1 (for admission in January of the following year); October 1 (for admission in May of the following year) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Research fields: Astrophysics and Gravitation, Atomic Molecular and Optical Physics, Biophysics, Chemical Physics, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, Industrial and Applied Physics, Quantum Computing, Subatomic Physics, Specialization options, Quantum Technology (only available through the coursework option), Research project opportunities for this program, Observational Cosmology, Seeking MSc and PhD students to work on projects to understand the universe and what drives its evolution. The expansion of the universe is accelerating, and we do not know why. Dark energy, the name given to the mechanism driving this expansion, is unknown. Graduate students will analyze the latest cosmological data to further our understanding.. Study option(s): Thesis, Master's Research Paper, Coursework.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in science with at least a 75% standing.

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.

Terms run fall (September to December), winter (January to April) and spring (May to August). Programmes are currently accepting applications for fall 2027; intake terms vary by programme.

Graduate applications are made online through the Graduate Studies Application and the non-refundable application fee is $150 CAD per program, paid in the applicant portal. Deadlines are set by each programme (for example MDSAI part-time: fall January 15, winter July 1). Apply two to four weeks ahead of the programme deadline.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca/apply/

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