Normal Prerequisites

UVic Honours degree in Physics, or equivalent. Students admitted to the Master's program, but with backgrounds judged to be less than that of a UVic Honours degree (e.g., a Major degree), are normally required to take additional undergraduate courses in Physics and Mathematics to satisfy the stated prerequisite.

Normal Requirements

• A minimum of 6 units of courses consisting of PHYS 534, 539, 544, and 540 - 6.0 units
• A minimum of 3 units of additional courses normally at the graduate level - 3.0 units
• Successful completion of PHYS 545 and 546 - 0.5 units each
• Thesis - 6.0 units
• PHYS 560 - 0.0 units
• Final oral examination

Total (minimum) 16 units

• The equivalent of an Honours Physics or Astronomy degree
• The Physics or Astronomy MSc course requirements, or equivalent

Requirements

• Such other courses as required by the supervisory committee with the total number of course units beyond the BSc level being normally at least 12.5 and including at least 3 units of PHYS 500, 502A/B
• Dissertation (normally 30 units)
• PHYS 560 - 0.0 units
• Satisfactory completion of a candidacy examination
• Final oral examination

• Although applications may be submitted at any point throughout the year, typically, student applications are reviewed in Jan - Apr of each year for Sept. entry. To be considered in the first round of UVic fellowship scholarships, applications must be received by January 15th of each year. In some cases January or May entry may be possible.
• Student application information can be found on the Department of Physics & Astronomy webpage and also on the Faculty of Graduate Studies webpage.
• We receive more applications than we have available spots, hence, applications are reviewed and offers made on a competitive basis.
• Stipends are awarded on a competitive basis for students completing their MSc degrees at UVic (and elsewhere) and interested in pursuing PhD degree studies.

Interested students can check out the UVic Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate Co-op program.