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This program typically pairs students with faculty advisors from these key departments: Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Geography, and Physics and Astronomy.
The program's research concentrates on physical sciences, particularly analyzing and forecasting complex system behaviors. Study areas encompass remote sensing, polymer science, surface chemistry and physics, soft condensed matter, superconductivity, neutral radical conductors, synthetic methodologies, earth systems science, plus climate change and modeling. Researchers employ various spectroscopic and physical methods alongside innovative theoretical and computational strategies to examine diverse complex systems. Program graduates stand out for their adaptability and their well-rounded expertise in mathematical and physical research methodologies.
Applicants normally must meet the following requirements:
English Language Requirements:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 86.
Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 6.5, and a minimum score of 6.0 in each band.
Academic Pearson Test of English (PTE), taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 63.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment, taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 70.