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Bishop's University
Master of Science in Physics
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Contact Information:
Bishop's University
2600 College Street
Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M OC8
| Phone: | 1-819-822-9600 ext. 2372 | | Fax: | 1-819-822-9661 |
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| Program Overview |
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The Master of Science (MSc) in Physics program at Bishop's University is designed to give students a deeper appreciation of physics while providing a comprehensive exposure to research methodology. Graduates of the program will be equipped with the skills to become independent researchers. Current areas of research include astrophysics (high energy phenomena, stellar and binary evolution, pulsars), solid state physics (condensed matter physics, many-body theory, highly correlated systems), theoretical physics (cosmology, gravitational theory, dark energy), and particle physics (lattice quantum chromodynamics).
The MSc degree requires the successful defense of a thesis, participation in the seminar, and the completion of a minimum of 12 credits (4 courses) from lecture courses offered at the 500-level. Additional courses may be required of the student depending on their background. Course selection is determined in consultation with the thesis supervisor and departmental chair. Students must complete a minimum of 45 credits for the MSc degree.
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| Admissions |
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The MSc program is open to graduates of any university of recognized standing who have obtained at least a Bachelor's degree with honours with a Class II standing (GPA of 3/4 or its equivalent). Applicants who have followed a combined program (e.g., majors in math and physics), must have obtained at least a Class II standing in their physics courses. Students who do not satisfy these requirements may, with the permission of the University, be admitted to a qualifying year to bring their standing up to that of an honours degree or may be required to complete additional courses.
Registration forms are available on Bishop's website. There is no formal deadline for applications, but students are encouraged to apply before May 1st for September registration.
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| Highlights |
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- Program has a strong focus on research methodology
- Commitment to excellence
- All students guaranteed a graduate award
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| Program Facts |
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| Program Founded | 2005 | | Program Start Dates | September | | Expected Length Master | 2 years | | Expected Length PhD | n/a | | # of Faculty | 6 | | Annual Research Funding | $250,000 |
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assistantship (teaching and research)
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| Student Profile - Masters |
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| Students Applied/yr | 5 | | Students Accepted/yr | 3 | | Students Enrolled/yr | 3 | | Total Program Enrolment | 5 | | # of International Students | 1 |
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| Student Profile - Doctorate |
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| Students Applied/yr | n/a | | Students Accepted/yr | n/a | | Students Enrolled/yr | n/a | | Total Program Enrolment | n/a | | # of International Students | n/a |
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| Admissions at a Glance |
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Domestic Student Application Deadlines:
May 1 (recommended)
International Student Application Deadlines:
May 1 (recommended)
Minimum Academic Requirements:
bachelor's degree with honours or the equivlent; GPA of 3/4 or equivalent
Minimum English Requirements:
TOEFL 580 (paper-based test) or 237 (computer-based test); MELAB 85; IELTS 6.5
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| Annual Expenses (in C$) |
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Amounts include compulsory fees
| Domestic Tuition: | | | Master | $2,679 (Quebec resident) | | PhD | n/a | | International Student Tuition: | | | Master | $13,137 | | PhD | n/a |
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| Buildings and Facilities |
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Bishop's University strives to provide excellent facilities for students. Since the beginning of the 1990s, the University has made more than C$40 million in renovations to the campus and academic facilities, including the classrooms and laboratories.
Bishop's campus is comprised of 27 buildings, including the Cole Computer Centre which houses the majority of student computers on campus. The Centre also maintains a fibre-optic Novell network supporting the entire university. There are 10 other computer labs located on-campus. The physics department has built a Beowulf computer cluster consisting of 100 CPUs for the dedicated use of its students. Access is also available to world-class supercomputers.
Bishop's is also home to The John H. Price Sports & Recreation Centre, which houses a double gymnasium, a 25-metre swimming pool with diving platforms, tennis and squash courts, gymnastics facilities and two fully-equipped weight training facilities. Other notable facilities on campus include the W.B. Scott Memorial Rink, the university's own nine-hole golf course and Coulter Field, a 3000-seat football stadium.
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| Expenses and Financial Support |
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Full-time students are eligible for financial support in the form of research assistantships, teaching assistantships, and/or a full tuition scholarship. Financial support is awarded on a competitive basis in conjunction with advice from the chair of physics. Graduate students may also be supported by international exchange scholarships and research grants awarded to individual supervisors. The Department of Physics strives to ensure that the minimum support paid to graduate students will be approximately $10,000 per year.
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| International Students |
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Bishop's International Student Office assists international students with the transition to life at Bishop's and in Canada. Students are introduced to the university community and surrounding area through the International Welcome Days program.
International students willing to get together and share their knowledge and experience founded Bishop's University International Students' Association (BUISA) in 2000. BUISA members represent many different cultures around the world. Several events are organized by BUISA during the academic year, including trips to other areas of the province of Quebec.
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| Faculty |
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- Edery, A. PhD, Montreal
- Emerson, J. E. PhD, Cornell
- Faraoni, V. PhD, ISAS
- Labelle, P. PhD, Cornell
- Nelson, L.A. PhD, Queen's
- Stephan, W. PhD, McMaster
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| Research Areas |
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Astrophysics (high energy phenomena, stellar and binary evolution, pulsars)
Solid state physics (condensed matter physics, many-body theory, highly correlated systems)
Theoretical physics (cosmology, gravitational theory, dark energy)
Particle physics (lattice quantum chromodynamics)
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