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Physics (MSc)

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Physics (MSc) is a master's degree in Physics & Astronomy programme offered by University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 3 semesters, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 34,900 per year (CAD 9,608 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Physics & Astronomy
Duration: 3 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 9,608 / year
International tuition: CAD 34,900 / year

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: sgs.utoronto.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Master of Science (MSc) in Physics is offered by the Department of Physics at the University of Toronto, with research spanning atmospheric physics, geophysics, quantum optics, condensed matter physics, subatomic physics, astrophysics and biophysics. Delivered in person over three full-time sessions (Fall-Winter-Summer), the program combines graduate coursework with a research component, completed as either a research report or a research project under faculty supervision, alongside weekly departmental colloquia and a one-year residency requirement. Admission requires an appropriate bachelor's degree with a final-year average equivalent to at least a University of Toronto mid-B standing; applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency. No standardized admission test, such as the GRE, is required or recommended. Applicants must identify a faculty supervisor, and admission is conditional on securing one. The department provides financial support for one year of the program. The credential awarded is a Master of Science (MSc) in Physics.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: An appropriate bachelor's degree with a final-year average equivalent to at least a University of Toronto mid-B standing. Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. No standardized admission test is required or recommended. Admission is conditional on securing a faculty supervisor.

Application Details

Start Date: September

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Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1827
Students: 103,140
QS rank: #32
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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Physics (MSc) award?

University of Toronto awards a Master's Degree in the field of Physics & Astronomy on completion of this programme.

How long does Physics (MSc) take?

The programme runs for 3 semesters.

How much does Physics (MSc) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 34,900 per year (CAD 9,608 per year for local students).

Can Physics (MSc) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Toronto.

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