Master of Science Physics Concentration in Quantum Science

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University of Ottawa

Canada , Ottawa

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2023

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 11,291 / year

Next Intake January-2023

Master of Science Physics Concentration in Quantum Science

About

Summary

Degree offered: Master of Science (MSc)
Registration status options: Full-time; Part-time
Language of instruction: English

Most of the requirements of this program must be fulfilled in English. Research activities may be conducted in English or in French, or in both languages, depending on the main language of the professor and of the members of the research group.

Program options (expected duration of the program):
- with thesis, standard stream (6 full-time terms; 24 consecutive months)
- with thesis, accelerated stream (3 full-time terms; 12 consecutive months)

Academic units: Faculty of Science, Department of Physics, Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Physics.

Program Description

Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Physics

Established in 1983, the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Physics (OCIP) combines the research strengths of the University of Ottawa and Carleton University. The Institute offers graduate programs leading to the masters (MSc) and doctoral (PhD) degrees in Physics.

Research facilities are shared between the two campuses. Students have access to the professors, courses and facilities at both universities; however, they must enroll at the home universityâ€ of the thesis supervisor.

Main Areas of Research

Condensed matter
High energy physics
Biological physics
Medical physics
Photonics

Other Programs Offered Within the Same Discipline or in a Related Area

Master of Science Physics
Master of Science Physics Specialization in Science, Society and Policy (MSc)
Doctorate in Philosophy Physics (PhD)

Fees and Funding

Program fees:

The estimated amount for university fees associated with this program are available under the section Finance your studies.

International students enrolled in a French-language program of study may be eligible for a differential tuition fee exemption.

To learn about possibilities for financing your graduate studies, consult the Awards and financial support section.

Notes

Programs are governed by the academic regulations in effect for graduate studies.
In accordance with the University of Ottawa regulation, students have the right to complete their assignments, examinations, research papers, and theses in French or in English.

Program Contact Information

Graduate Studies Office, Faculty of Science
30 Marie-Curie Street, Gendron Hall, Room 181
Ottawa ON Canada
K1N 6N5

Tel.: 613-562-5800 x3145
Email: gradsci@uottawa.ca

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Master’s with Thesis

Students must meet the following requirements:

Participation in the Institute's seminar series is compulsory.

Course List
Code	Title	Units
Compulsory Course:
PHY 5390	Quantum Science and Technology	3 Units
Optional Courses
6 optional course units in physics (PHY) at the graduate level ^{1, 2}	6 Units
PHY 5130	Experimental Characterization Techniques in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Mineralogy
PHY 5170	Advanced Quantum Mechanics I
PHY 5340	Computational Physics: Deterministic Methods
PHY 5341	Computational Physics: Stochastic Methods
PHY 5362	Computational Methods in Material Sciences
PHY 5388	Photons and Atoms
PHY 5389	Quantum Theory of Light
PHY 5391	Quantum Materials, Nanostructures and Devices
Thesis:
THM 7999	Master's Thesis ^{3, 4}

Note(s)

¹	The optional course units may be selected in related disciplines approved by the Department of Physics.
²	For students accepted into the accelerated stream, the number of courses to be completed while enrolled in the MSc is reduced to two.
³	Presentation and defense of a thesis on a research topic relating to quantum science, carried out under the supervision of a professor who is a member of the student’s primary program. The Quantum Science Graduate Committee will determine whether or not the topic of the thesis is appropriate for the designation of “Quantum Science.” At least one of the thesis advisory committee members and thesis examiners must be recommended by the Quantum Science Graduate Committee.
⁴	Students are responsible for ensuring they have met all of the thesis requirements.

Fast-Track from Master’s to PhD

Students enrolled in the master’s program in Physics at the University of Ottawa may be eligible to fast-track directly into the doctoral program without writing a master’s thesis. For additional information, please consult the “Admission Requirements” section of the PhD program. Students in the accelerated stream of the MSc are not eligible for the fast-track to the PhD.

Minimum Requirements

The passing grade in all courses is B. Students who fail two courses, or the thesis proposal, or whose research progress is deemed unsatisfactory must withdraw from the program.

English Program Requirements

If you’re applying for an English-language program and have not completed at least three years of full-time study in an institution where English is the only language of instruction (aside from in language courses) in a country where English is an official language, you must submit your official score in one of the following language tests. The official results must be sent directly to us online from the test centre.

In order to be considered for a program offered in English at the University of Ottawa, you must demonstrate that you are sufficiently proficient in the language to follow a postsecondary academic program. Please note that citizenship is not considered when evaluating English proficiency. To show that your English proficiency is at the academic level required for university studies, provide proof of either:

Postsecondary studies in English; or
Last three years of high school taken in English (Grades 10, 11 or 12)

Remember: Language requirements are not based on citizenship. They are based on your country of study.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 11,291

How to Apply

Apply online through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC), by completing form 105.
Declare all your current and previous postsecondary studies, completed or not, even if they are not related to your application. Failure to do so may lead to the cancellation of your application or the withdrawal of your offer of admission at any time.
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Note that OUAC is not part of the University of Ottawa. It handles applications to all Ontario universities and is responsible for transferring your application to our admission office.