• The University of Alberta offers a Master of Science in Physics program for a duration of 2 years (4 terms).
  • This course is offered on a full-time basis.
  • The program consists of two options: project and thesis-based.
  • The Department of Physics at the University of Alberta is one of the leaders in physics teaching and research in Canada. 
  • In this course, students must have at least two courses taken in the Department of Physics, and a minimum of two courses must be at the 500-level or above.
  • A research project, the results of which are presented in a thesis, and an oral examination are also required.
  • The Department is committed to providing financial support to students through the normal duration of their program.
  • The faculty and student ratio for this program is 1:14.
  • The university consists of 50 tenure-track faculty members, 42 faculty lecturers, and 97 sessional lecturers.
  • Students must also demonstrate proficiency in an approved language other than English.
  • The faculty have won multiple teaching and research awards at the local, provincial and national level, including 3M Teaching Award, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, etc.
  • The average salary goes up to 45,750 USD after completing this program.