Program Description
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics offered by the Department of Physics in the Faculty of Science is a research-intensive program that emphasizes demanding and research-based learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature review, research design, and presentation of complex topics to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.
Keywords: astronomy, astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter physics, cosmology, materials physics, nuclear physics, particle physics, quantum information, quantum computing, subatomic physics, quantum materials.
Unique Program Features
- Students receive valuable guidance and develop a network of contacts. Additionally, both local and international students receive a competitive funding package;
- Research may also be conducted off campus at the 平特五不中 Health Centre (MUHC), the Jewish General Hospital, the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI), and laboratories around the world鈥攊ncluding Argonne, CERN, FermiLab, SLAC, TRIUMF, and KEK;
- Students benefit from access to a conventional machine shop as well as the 平特五不中 Nanotools-Microfab facility;
- Faculty members focus research on astrophysics, atmospheric physics, bio-physics, condensed-matter physics, and high-energy physics;
- Graduates pursue career either academia or in industry. This may include focusing on laser spectroscopy, material physics, non-linear dynamics and atmospheric physics, nuclear physics, statistical physics, and medical-radiation physics.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.
Program Website
website
Department Contact
Graduate Program graduate.physics [at] mcgill.ca (subject: PhD%20in%20Physics) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Winter
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | December 15 | December 15 |
| WINTER | February 15 | August 1 | November 15 |
| SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.