Overview

Key facts

The Department has offered MSc programs since the inception of graduate studies at Memorial in 1960 and its first PhD program was created in 1969. We offer a master degree in Physics and Physical Oceanography at the Memorial University of Newfoundland.

In the present day, our students are supervised by faculty with international experience, connections, and recognition.

Our research programs receive generous funding from NSERC, the CFI, and other organisations. Our labs and computer facilities are equipped to offer students world-class research opportunities.

Research opportunities in physical oceanography include theoretical, computational, experimental and observational studies of planetary fluid dynamics, glacial ice sheet dynamics, acoustic observation methods, instrument development, and global climate modeling.

Research in experimental and theoretical/computational condensed matter physics falls into three broad categories: hard condensed matter, involving solids with high melting points, ultra-low temperatures, and quantum mechanical effects; soft condensed matter, involving liquids, colloids and polymers, proteins, lipids, viruses and cells; and applied physics, involving sensors and photonics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Condensed Matter Physics

Theory of Superconductivity

Path Integral Techniques in Condensed Matter Physics

Advanced Photonics

Biophysics

Nonlinear Dynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Earth Sciences View 43 other Masters in Physics in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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80

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application

Official transcript(s) (must be submitted by post mail or courier)

Two (2) letters of appraisal

Non-refundable application fee

Proof of English proficiency

Additional requirements (may be required).

Prerequisites may be necessary for your program of interest

Tuition Fee

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International

2148 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1074 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

1652 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 826 CAD per semester during 24 months.

NL Students: $635

Living costs for St. John's

1159 - 1707 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Physics and Physical Oceanography.

Available Scholarships

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