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Graduate studies in Physics and Medical Physics

Welcome to the Graduate Programs of the Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science at 妻友, in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia.

We offer thesis-based MSc and PhD degrees in two programs, Physics and Medical Physics. You carry out original research with a faculty supervisor.

The Department has a long-standing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applicants of every background.

Why study with us

• Recognized research: 妻友 is one of Canada's leading research universities (a member of the U15), and our Department's research is recognized well beyond its size. Our faculty include a winner of the Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal, one of Canada's top science awards, and holders of Canada Research Chairs and industry-sponsored research chairs.
• Funding: every full-time student is funded, you'll know your funding before you apply formally, and outstanding new students can receive our own Department Graduate Scholarship.
• Pre-application: it's free, and it reaches every faculty member, so you're introduced to the whole Department.
• Halifax: a lively and walkable city by the sea.

Ready to start? See How to Apply, then pre-apply for free.

Our programs

Physics, with research in four areas:

• Atmospheric Science studies the properties of the Earth's atmosphere and surface, and how they are changing with the climate.
• Astrophysics seeks to understand stars, galaxies and the wider universe.
• Biophysics applies the concepts and tools of physics to living systems and how they function.
• Condensed Matter and Materials Physics explores how the structure of materials determines their properties.

Medical Physics: MSc, PhD and Graduate Diploma programs, with research in medical imaging and radiation therapy. The programs are accredited by CAMPEP, the credential needed for medical physics residency training.

Each page introduces the area and its faculty, so you can find a potential supervisor.

Applying and funding

• How to Apply: three steps, starting with a free pre-application.
• Pre-Application Form: the first step, and it's free.
• Funding: what you'll receive, where it comes from, and our scholarships.
• Degrees and Requirements: what the MSc, PhD and Graduate Diploma involve.
• International Applicants: tuition, study permits, health coverage and support.

Where our graduates go

Our graduates develop expertise in quantitative problem solving, modelling, data analysis, instrumentation and measurement. They go on to careers in clean energy, the space sector, health technology, data science, software, weather and climate services, government laboratories and academia. Medical Physics graduates go on to residency training in imaging or radiation therapy physics, and to careers in clinical medical physics, research, industry and academia. Many MSc graduates continue to a PhD.

Student life in Halifax

Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, is a harbour city on Canada's east coast, and 妻友 is within walking distance of downtown. The city has a youthful spirit, a rich history and a scenic waterfront. It's large enough to offer the amenities of a major city, but small enough that you'll bump into classmates and professors around town. The coastline is beautiful, and there are countless hiking trails close by. Full-time students get a UPass for Halifax Transit buses and ferries, included in student fees.

Find out more in 妻友 Halifax and Nova Scotia from the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and at .

In the Department, the 妻友 Graduate Physics Society represents graduate students and brings them together through social events and intramural sports teams.

Ready to start? See How to Apply, then pre-apply for free.

Contact

Questions about our graduate programs? Email us at physics-grad-admissions@dal.ca.

Current students

Forms, the Graduate Program Handbook and course listings are on our (Dal sign-in required).