• usually a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in physics, astronomy, or engineering physics from a recognized college or university
• a minimum of a 70% average in the last two years of undergraduate studies
• Proficiency in English is required for admission to graduate programs and must be evidenced by the applicant's undergraduate training or standardized testing (TOEFL examination or equivalent).

Students must maintain continuous registration in the 994 course.

• GSR 960.0
• GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
• GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
• minimum of 12 credit units
• PHYS 990.0
• PHYS 994.0 or EP 994.0
• PHYS 811.3 or PHYS 883.3
• PHYS 812.3
• thesis defence
• residency requirement of 1 year

• A four-year honours bachelor of science degree, or equivalent, in physics, astronomy or engineering physics.
• A cumulative weighted average of at least 80% in the last two years of undergraduate study (i.e. 60 credit units of course work).
• Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and independent research.
• Evidence of English proficiency.

• At least 9 credit units of course work at the graduate level must be successfully completed in the first year of the program.
• Within the first year of the program, successfully complete a Ph.D. Qualifying Examination that is at least as rigorous as the defence for a Master’s thesis in the program area.
• GSR 960.0
• GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
• GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
• A minimum of 21 credit units at the 800-level
• PHYS 811.3 or PHYS 883.3
• PHYS 812.3
• PHYS 990.0
• PHYS 996.0 or EP 996.0
• Pass a comprehensive examination, after completing the required course work, and prior to focusing on the research and doctoral thesis.
• Write and successfully defend a thesis based on original investigation.

• Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in physics or engineering physics from a recognized college or university
• In special cases, a student may be permitted to transfer into the Ph.D. program after completing one year in our M.Sc. program.
• Proficiency in English is required for admission to graduate programs and must be evidenced by the applicant's undergraduate training or standardized testing (TOEFL examination or equivalent).

Students must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.

• GSR 960.0
• GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
• GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
• minimum of 9 credit units
• PHYS 990.0
• PHYS 996.0 or EP 996.0
• PHYS 811.3 or PHYS 883.3
• PHYS 812.3
• thesis defence
• residency requirement of 2 years

Students must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.

• GSR 960.0
• GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
• GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
• minimum of 21 credit units at the 800-level
• PHYS 811.3 or PHYS 883.3
• PHYS 812.3
• PHYS 990.0
• PHYS 996.0 or EP 996.0
• Residency requirement of 2 years