Doctor of Philosophy (Physics)

Coursework:

• At least two of PHYS 511 , PHYS 524  or PHYS 530  
  • If one of these courses was taken during the MSc, it will count towards this requirement
• Coursework is to be selected in coordination with the supervisor, supervisory committee, and graduate chair, which may make additional requirements.

Thesis

• Registration in 900-level THES. When the course requirements are successfully completed, the student’s research is presented orally and in written (thesis) form to an examining committee.

Seminar Presentation

Starting in the second year, each PhD student is required to present the results of their current research at least once per year at an appropriate venue (e.g. department or focus area seminar).

Candidacy Exam

PhD students must pass an oral candidacy examination in subjects relevant to their general field of research. Students entering the PhD program with a BSc are expected to pass their candidacy exam in the third year of their program. Students entering the PhD program with a MSc are expected to pass their candidacy exam in the second year of their program.

Ethics Requirement

Students must meet the FGSR Ethics and Academic Citizenship Training Requirement  through the completion of INT D 710  (for both master’s and doctoral students) and INT D 720  (for doctoral students) by the end of the first term of registration in their degree program