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 Physics (MSc)
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SchoolSimon Fraser University - Graduate Studies
LocationBurnaby, BC, Canada
School TypeGraduate School
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DegreeMaster
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Prerequisites NotesA bachelor’s degree in Physics or a related subject including upper level undergraduate coursework in quantum mechanics, electromagnetic theory, and statistical mechanics is required for admission to the program. Students with insufficient backgrounds in core physics courses who are nonetheless assessed as having the potential for strong graduate performance may be recommended for qualifying admission.
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DescriptionThe SFU Department of Physics offers a wide range of research activities and programs leading to MSc and PhD degrees. The Physics department has a strong international reputation for its research and a research environment that is welcoming and collaborative. Currently the department is the home for 26 research professors who supervise approximately 65 graduate students and 10 postdoctoral fellows. Established in 1965, SFU Physics has one of the oldest and most comprehensive biophysics and condensed matter programs in Canada. Since then, the department has expanded its world class reputation into a number of forefront research areas. We invite you to explore the research of the various groups in the sections below.

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