Program Overview for PhD in Physics and Atmospheric Science in Canada:
The Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science prides itself on providing graduate students with cutting-edge, world-class research opportunities in a collegial environment.
Our friendly faculty and staff create an environment where ideas and research facilities are shared between groups comprised of both master’s and doctoral students. In addition to our graduate programs in physics and atmospheric science, we also offer graduate seminars that bring in a variety of speakers to complement students’ learning experience.
The department offers exciting opportunities in several areas of research that are very important; not only here in Canada, but around the world:
- Novel Materials
- Atmospheric Science
- Biological Physics
- Applied Physics
- Medical Physics
The eligibility for PhD in Physics and Atmospheric Science in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
To be considered for PhD program in Physics and Atmospheric Science, a minimum requirement for graduate program admissions is a GPA of 3.7. We recommend that applicants begin with the online pre-application form.
Choose a research supervisor:
Before you begin your studies at Dalhousie, we encourage you to visit the department or start an email correspondence with faculty members whose research interests you. The best way to find a research supervisor whose interests best match yours is to:
- Discuss ideas and projects with several prospective supervisors
- Ask faculty members for descriptions of possible research projects
- Write to the Graduate Secretary for general information
Other Application Documents you need:
- Official Transcripts
- Letter of recommendation (2)
- Updated CV/Resume
- Statement of Purpose
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the test eligibilities for the PhD in Physics and Atmospheric Science to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for PhD in Physics and Atmospheric Science in Canada: are:
N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.The scholarships available for the PhD in Physics and Atmospheric Science are:
The international student tuition fees and costs for PhD in Physics and Atmospheric Science in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for PhD in Physics and Atmospheric Science in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT:
The Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science is pleased to be able to offer financial support to all full-time graduate students, through research and/or teaching awards. Your eligibility for financial aid is considered at the same time as your application for admission, so a separate application is not necessary.
Support is normally available for a maximum of two years for Master of Science students and four years for Ph.D. students. Financial support is not normally available for part-time students
Contact:
Graduate Program Administrator: Theodore.Monchesky@Dal.Ca
Email: Physics@Dal.Ca
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