Compare 15 Physics Master's Programs in Canada

Grad School Navigator tracks 15 Physics master's programs in Canada across 11 universities. Most do not require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE); only 0% report it as a requirement. A typical program takes about 24 months. Start with the ranked programs below, then use Explorer to compare the details that matter to your shortlist.

Top Programs

Sorted by Grad School Navigator University Rank. Each row also shows QS, Times Higher Education, U.S. News, or Academic Ranking of World Universities positions when available.

  1. 1

    University of Toronto

    MSc in Physics

    Application deadline
    Sep 16 +1
    Annual tuition
    $24,426
    Program duration
    12 months
  2. 2

    The University of British Columbia

    Master of Science in Physics

    Application deadline
    Dec 1 +1
    Program duration
    60 months
  3. 3

    McGill University

    MSc in Physics

    Application deadline
    Jan 15 +1
    Program duration
    36 months
  4. 4

    University of Waterloo

    MSc in Physics

    Application deadline
    Oct 1
    Annual tuition
    $11,236
  5. 5

    University of Alberta

    Master of Science (Physics)

    Application deadline
    Oct 1 +3
    Program duration
    24 months
  6. 6
    Application deadline
    Feb 1
    Program duration
    24 months
  7. 7
    Application deadline
    Jan 15 +1
    Program duration
    24 months
  8. 8

    University of Ottawa

    Master of Science Physics

    Application deadline
    Feb 28
    Program duration
    24 months
  9. 9
    Application deadline
    May 1
    Program duration
    24 months
  10. 10

    Simon Fraser University

    MSc in Physics

    Application deadline
    Jan 15 +1
    Program duration
    24 months

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Complete Program List15 programs

The complete list of Physics Master's Programs, ranked by their global university rank first.

First programs in this cohort
RankUniversityProgramDuration
#20University of TorontoMSc in Physics12 months
#48The University of British ColumbiaMaster of Applied Science in Engineering Physics (MASc)24 months
#48The University of British ColumbiaMaster of Science in Physics60 months
#54McGill UniversityMSc in Physics36 months
#66University of WaterlooMSc in Physics
#66University of WaterlooPhysics (Quantum Information) MSc
#107University of AlbertaMaster of Science (Physics)24 months
#112McMaster UniversityMSc programmes in Physics and Astronomy24 months
#151Western UniversityMSc in Physics and Astronomy24 months
#201–250University of OttawaMaster of Science Physics24 months
#201–250Dalhousie UniversityMaster of Science in Physics and Atmospheric Science24 months
#201–250Simon Fraser UniversityMSc in Physics24 months
Perimeter InstitutePSI Master Program
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical PhysicsMaster of Science in Physics10 months
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical PhysicsPerimeter Scholars International10 months

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