Overview

We are a medium-sized department, with 26 research faculty members and about 70 graduate students. Every university department has its own character. We are well-known as a very research-intensive Department that is situated at a research-intensive University.

Key Features

Our Physics and Astronomy students from McMaster University conduct cutting-edge research over a wide range of research areas in physics and astronomy, and publish their results in top journals.

Since we aren’t a large department, we are also famous for being a very friendly and welcoming place. By coming here, you benefit from the best of both worlds, including a healthy balance between work and play.

Programme Structure

We offer both Masters and Ph.D. programs. Most students start in September, but some arrive in January and May. Graduate applications are accepted beginning in October of each year, and most of our offers are sent by March for admission the following September.

All of our students, whether local or from abroad, are fully supported financially. All full-time graduate students are assured of an adequate stipend, including a teaching assistantship in support of the undergraduate teaching program, and a research fellowship paid by the supervisor's research grant.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, Canada

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 14 other Masters in Astronomy & Space Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Honours Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

B+ (B- for Engineering) minimum average, based on a full year equivalent of final year courses (3rd/4th level) relevant to the program

Each program may set additional/higher requirements. Please review the program website for details.

Degrees and grades from foreign universities are evaluated for their equivalency to McMaster’s. Please contact the program for specific details.

Departments or programs may establish additional requirements, such as scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Admission is competitive: meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission

The admission decision is not subject to appeal

Applicants who do not meet the above mentioned requirements, should consult the Graduate Calendar to determine the requirements for exceptional cases

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

27498 CAD / year

≈ 27498 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5632 CAD / year

≈ 5632 CAD / year

Living costs

Hamilton

Canada

1163 - 1630 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hamilton

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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