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Study Physics in Canada

Physics investigates the laws of nature from particles to the universe – mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum physics and astrophysics – with strong mathematics and laboratory components.

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  1. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (PhD)

    The University of British Columbia - Vancouver Campus 🇨🇦 Vancouver B.C., Canada

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  2. Other programmes

    Physics (Distance Learning)

    Queen's University 🇨🇦 Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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  3. Scholarship

    ANDREW KOSSAK BURSARY IN PHYSICS (BURSARY ) (Scholarship)

    Brandon University (BU) 🇨🇦 Brandon, Canada

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Condensed Matter Physics (PhD)

    Memorial University of Newfoundland 🇨🇦 St. John's, NL, Canada

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics (PhD)

    The University of British Columbia - Vancouver Campus 🇨🇦 Vancouver B.C., Canada

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Geophysics (MSc, PhD)

    Memorial University of Newfoundland 🇨🇦 St. John's, NL, Canada

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  8. Bachelor

    Applied Physics, Bachelor Honours

    Carleton University 🇨🇦 Ottawa, Canada

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  9. Bachelor

    Biophysics (Bsc)

    York University 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada

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  10. Minor

    Astrophysics (Minor)

    University of Calgary 🇨🇦 Calgary, Canada

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  11. Specialisation

    Applied Physics Specialization (option)

    University of Waterloo 🇨🇦 Waterloo, Canada

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  12. Bachelor

    Mathematical Physics (Bachelor)

    Trent University 🇨🇦 Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

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  13. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Minor Physics (18 credits)

    McGill University 🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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  15. Other programmes

    Applied Physics

    University of Toronto 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Atomic and Molecular Physics (PhD)

    Memorial University of Newfoundland 🇨🇦 St. John's, NL, Canada

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  17. Bachelor

    Physics, Pure and Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, Honours Conversion, Second Major

    Acadia University (AU) 🇨🇦 Nova Scotia, Canada

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics (PhD)

    University of Guelph 🇨🇦 Guelph, Ontario, Canada

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  19. Associate

    Physics (Associate)

    Langara College 🇨🇦 Vancouver, BC, Canada

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, Msc, PhD

    Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) 🇨🇦 Kingston, Saint-Jean (Quebec), Canada

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  21. Major

    Astrophysics And Physics Major Program

    University of Toronto, Scarborough 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada

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  22. Other programmes

    Activité physique adaptée(Programmes courts de deuxième cycle - short course)

    University of Québec at Montreal (UQAM) 🇨🇦 Montréal, Canada

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Study Physics in Canada – facts and figures

In Canada, 41 universities and colleges offer 130 Physics programmes: 42 Bachelor, 17 Master and 20 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Calgary, Montreal, Quebec, Vancouver B.C. and Toronto. Institutions with the widest choice: University of Calgary, McGill University and The University of British Columbia - Vancouver Campus.

Degrees in Physics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Physics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Physics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Physics programmes?

The directory lists 130 Physics programmes at 41 institutions in Canada. Popular cities include Calgary, Montreal, Quebec and Vancouver B.C..

How long does it take to study Physics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Physics programmes in Canada?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of Calgary, McGill University, The University of British Columbia - Vancouver Campus, University of Guelph and University of Waterloo.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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