Burnaby,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Physics in Burnaby Canada | Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University
|
Burnaby Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
6,198
(c. USD4,456.91)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Department of Physics' MSc program enables students to engage in cutting-edge physics research. Participants will explore both theoretical and experimental approaches to fundamental and applied physics, with options for interdisciplinary studies. This program blends academic coursework with thesis research, equipping graduates for doctoral studies or professional physics careers. The standard completion time is six terms (two years).
The Master's curriculum includes advanced courses and research culminating in a thesis. After one year at SFU, Master's candidates may transition to the PhD program with their committee's approval. Applicants holding relevant advanced degrees may qualify for direct PhD program admission.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree in physics or a related subject, including advanced undergraduate coursework in quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, and statistical mechanics is required.
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