PhD in Physics

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #801-850

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Offered by Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, PhD in Physics is a doctorate in Physics & Astronomy programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,936 per year.

Also offered as: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Physics & Astronomy

International tuition: CAD 15,936 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: graduate.carleton.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Physics is a research-based doctoral degree involving a substantial original research project that builds on graduate coursework in the field. Candidates specialize in one of two research streams: Particle Physics or Medical Physics. The Medical Physics stream is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP), preparing graduates for certification as clinical medical physicists. Particle Physics students conduct research in collaboration with national and international laboratories on topics in experimental and theoretical particle physics. Doctoral students complete required coursework before advancing to independent dissertation research under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The program admits students for the Fall, Winter and Summer terms. Graduates are prepared for research careers in academia, government laboratories and, for the Medical Physics stream, clinical medical physics practice in hospital settings.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a master's degree in a relevant field. Carleton's minimum graduate admission standard for doctoral programs is a graduate average of B+ or better in coursework, including the thesis, with no grade below B-.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Summer

About Carleton University

“Ours the Task Eternal”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Suburban

Founded: 1942

Students: 30,675

QS rank: #801-850

Programs: 243

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PhD in Physics award?

Carleton University awards a Doctorate in the field of Physics & Astronomy on completion of this programme.

How much does PhD in Physics cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,936 per year.

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