Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Physics - Particle Nuclear Physics in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,131
(c. USD6,553.74)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Subatomic physics seeks to comprehend the nature of matter and the universe's fundamental forces, with the ultimate goal of developing a unified Theory of Everything. The Standard Model of Particle Physics elegantly unifies three of nature's four fundamental forces (strong nuclear, electromagnetic, and weak nuclear) within a framework that includes six types of quarks and leptons, along with their interaction-carrying particles (photons, W/Z bosons, the Higgs boson, and gluons). The field aspires to integrate the remaining force - gravity - into this model, with String Theory currently being the most promising approach for achieving this unification. Meanwhile, nuclear physics examines how these fundamental forces operate within atomic nuclei, finding practical uses in astrophysics, energy production, and medical applications.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The minimum academic requirement for direct admission to the Ph.D. program is an M.Sc. or M.A.Sc. in physics, astronomy or mathematics with an average grade of at least 80%. Direct admission to the PhD program additionally requires the student to secure a firm commitment of research supervision from a faculty member. PhD applicants should contact faculty members whose research is of interest to them about the possibility of supervision as soon as possible. The admissions process is competitive, thus the commitment of a supervisor does not guarantee admission to the program. Alternatively, students who already have a masters degree from outside Canada can be admitted into UBC's M.Sc. program, then transfer to the Ph.D. program once they secure the commitment of a research supervisor.
Academic transcripts (showing all course names and grades, in English) from all post-secondary (college & university) institutions you have attended. Three references written by former professors or supervisors. GRE scores (both general and a relevant subject test) are requested when available.
For IELTS, a minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component of the academic (NOT general) IELTS test.
For TOEFL, the minimum grade is 90 for the internet-based exam (with minimum component scores of 22 (reading, listening) and 21 (writing, speaking) or 55 each for reading, listening, and writing in the paper-based test, with 4.0 on the Test of Written English (TWE)
Tuition
CAD
9,131