Burnaby,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Physics in Burnaby Canada | Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University
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Burnaby Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
6,198
(c. USD4,544.95)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Physics Department's PhD program offers students the chance to engage in in-depth academic exploration leading to groundbreaking physics research. Participants will complete both structured coursework and an original research dissertation. Earning a physics doctorate equips graduates with the specialized knowledge required to establish autonomous research initiatives, whether in academic institutions, government agencies, or private sector organizations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A master's degree in physics, or the equivalent, is required. Students who are in the MSc program in physics and have demonstrated strong academic and research performance may transfer to the doctoral program, with the approval of the student's supervisory committee.
English Language Requirements:
Internet-based TOEFL: 93 with minimum of 20 in each category
Paper-based TOEFL: 580 and TWE 5
IELTS (academic): overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section
CAEL: overall 70; minimum 60 in each section
Pearson Academic (PTE): overall 65; minimum 60 in all of their sections
Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced - minimum score of 193; C2 Proficiency - minimum score of 200
Duolingo English Test (DET): Provisionally through the Fall 2026 admission cycle - Duolingo English Test (DET) 130 overall with a minimum of 120 in each section.
Tuition
CAD
6,198