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Physics (Quantum Information) - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at University of Waterloo

University of Waterloo, Canada

Programme overview

The Mike and Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre, home to the Institute for Quantum Computing and the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, located on Waterloo's main campus. Be at the forefront of discovery in one of the largest physics and astronomy graduate programs in Canada. Learn about and engage in world-leading research at the cutting edge of quantum information with the PhD in Physics Collaborative Quantum Information program.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Physics and Astronomy  |  Duration: 48 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

Study option(s): Thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a master's degree in physics, with at least a 75% standing. Students with an undergraduate degree in physics may apply for admission directly to the PhD program. Successful applicants will have an outstanding academic record, breadth of knowledge in physics, and strong letters of recommendation.

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.

Graduate applications are made online through the Graduate Studies Application and the non-refundable application fee is $150 CAD per program. Deadlines are set by each programme.

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

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