MSc in Physics - Nanotechnology in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo

Our Physics program ranks among Canada's most extensive, providing courses in applied physics, astrophysics, biophysics, chemical physics, mathematical physics, and quantum computing for both graduate and undergraduate students. This research-driven department concentrates on five key areas: astrophysics, biological physics, condensed matter physics, optics, and quantum computing, with faculty experts specializing in theoretical, experimental, and computational approaches. For those seeking advanced studies in Physics and Astronomy, you've found an ideal destination. The Graduate Studies in Physics (GSiP) program stands as one of Canada's - and the world's - most substantial physics and astronomy graduate programs. Our culture of teamwork and creativity provides students with an unparalleled graduate education experience. The University of Waterloo's Department of Physics and Astronomy ranks within the global top 100 (QS rankings 2020) and hosts numerous pioneering research projects, including work that contributed to the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics. We form a vital component of Waterloo's growing physics network, collaborating with institutions like the Institute for Quantum Computing, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, and Waterloo Center for Astrophysics.

The Nanotechnology specialization is an interdisciplinary graduate program involving six Science and Engineering departments alongside the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN). Participants complete various nanotechnology graduate courses alongside core physics requirements. This research-intensive MSc program pairs students with faculty advisors (assigned during admission) to conduct original nanotechnology research in fields like Bio-nanotechnology, Soft Matter physics, or Quantum Materials, culminating in a master's thesis.