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    Faculty

    • Faculty of Graduate Studies
    • Faculty of Science

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    Degree

    • Doctor of Philosophy

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    Expected duration

    • 4-6 years

Program details

The Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Faculty of Science offer a four-year program of study leading to a Doctor of Philosophy degree.

Expected duration: 4 years

Tuition and fees: Tuition fees are charged for terms one and two and terms four and five. A continuing fee is paid for term three, term six and each subsequent term. (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 approved coursework requirements
  • Pass a candidacy exam and submit a thesis that describes their research work

The main program of study is selected from one of the major fields of research and is supplemented by an ancillary program, which takes into account the student’s interests and breadth of experience.

The PhD program in Medical and Health Physics is designed to prepare students for a clinical and academic career in medical physics or health physics. 

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 (PhD) program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

To be considered for admission into the Physics and Astronomy (PhD) program, you must have:

  • A master's degree or equivalent from a recognized university with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the last two years of full-time university study

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

Please review the guidelines for applying for graduate programs in Physics and Astronomy before taking the next steps.

The Physics and Astronomy (PhD) 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.

Application deadlines

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) May 15
Winter (January) September 15
Summer (May) January 15

International applicants

Term Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) February 15
Winter (January) June 15
Summer (May) October 15

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Contact us

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