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Program details
The Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Faculty of Science offer a two-year program of study leading to a Physics and Astronomy (MSc).
Expected duration: 2 years
Tuition and fees: Program fees are assessed in the first two terms of study, followed by a continuing fee in the third and any subsequent terms. (refer to Graduate tuition and fees).
In addition to the minimum course requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section, students must complete the following requirements dependent on their program of study.
Thesis-based program
Students in the thesis-based program must complete:
- 12 credit hours of study consisting of 6 credit hours at the 7000-level and 6 credit hours at the 3000 level or above
- A master's thesis
Sample course offerings
Here are some examples of the courses offered for this program:
- PHYS 7260: Mass Spectroscopy
- PHYS 7360: Medical Radiation Physics
- PHYS 7390: Radiation Protection
- PHYS 7500: Condensed Matter Physics 1
- PHYS 7530: Physics of Magnetism
- PHYS 7560: Relativistic Quantum Mechanics
- PHYS 7590: Electromagnetic Theory
- PHYS 7630: Particle Physics
- PHYS 7660: Astronomy 1: The Phenomenology of Galaxies
For a full list of courses and descriptions of each, please visit the Academic Calendar.
Admission requirements
The following are the minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the Physics and Astronomy (MSc) program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
To be considered for admission into the Physics and Astronomy (MSc) program, you must have:
- A four-year Bachelor's degree (Honours) in Physics and Astronomy, Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Physics.
In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
How to apply
The Physics and Astronomy (MSc) program accepts applications for Fall, Winter and Summer entry. Applications must be completed online and include several parts:
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- CV/resumé
- Statement of intent
- Two letters of recommendation (must be requested from within the application)
Please read the Faculty of Graduate Studies online application instructions before beginning your application.
Choose a supervisor before you apply
Physics MSc and PhD programs are research-intensive and because of this, applicants are requested to select one of our faculty members to be their supervisor and preside over an applicant’s program. See Applying for graduate studies for full details.
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Admission and application inquiries
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Room 500 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
graduate.admissions@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9377
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Program inquiries
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Room 301 Allen Building
30A Sifton Road
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2 Canada
office@physics.umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9817
Fax: 204-474-7622