About the course

The Department of Physics and Physical Oceanography at Memorial University of Newfoundland has a well-established graduate studies program backed by a strong tradition of research. 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. 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.

　　Other research interests in physics include particle physics and black hole physics. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	St. Johns
Spring (May), 2024	St. Johns
Fall (September), 2024	St. Johns
Winter (January), 2025	St. Johns
Spring (May), 2025	St. Johns
Fall (September), 2025	St. Johns
Winter (January), 2026	St. Johns
Spring (May), 2026	St. Johns

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Memorial University of Newfoundland

Master’s degree in Physics or equivalent

　　Students who have completed secondary schooling, an undergraduate program, or a graduate program at a recognized institution where the language of instruction is English will normally not require an English proficiency test. If the institution is located outside of Canada and/or the language of instruction is not clearly indicated on the official transcript, applicants are advised to provide a letter from their university stating the language of instruction.

　　TOEFL - Paper-based score of 550 or higher, or Internet-based with a score of 80 or higher.

　　IELTS - An average band score of 6.5 or higher on the academic test.

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

　　Two (2) letters of appraisal

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

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World ranking

　　501st / 1250

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