📖Introduction

Concordia University is a public research university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1974 following the merger of Loyola College and Sir George Williams University, Concordia is one of the three universities in Quebec where English is the primary language of instruction. We’re a next-generation university, continually reimagining the future of higher education. Located in the vibrant and multicultural city of Montreal, Concordia is the top-ranked university in North America founded within the last 50 years and annually registers some 51,000 students through its innovative approach to experiential learning and cross-functional research.

As a next-generation university, Concordia sets its sights further and more broadly than others. We align the quality of learning opportunities to larger trends and substantial challenges facing society. We pursue technology without losing sight of our humanity. We find inspiration through narrative and dialogue.

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📚About the Program

The PhD in Physics is focused on research activities, complemented by a few advanced courses, which examine the fundamental and applied concepts of either physics or biomedical physics. Our researchers have expertise in theoretical and experimental condensed matter physics including quantum- and nano- materials, human biomedical physics, molecular biophysics, theoretical particle physics, laser optics and photonics, molecular modeling/computational physics and physics education and cultivate strong student-supervisor relationships. Many of us are members of various research centres that promote interdisciplinary collaborations in nano-, molecular and life sciences. Our Department has state of the art facilities for medical imaging, molecular biophysics, optical spectroscopy, photonics and low-temperature transport measurements, among others. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Physics PhD (90 credits)
9 credits chosen from Physics PhD Electives
6 credits:
• PHYS 861 Doctoral Seminar on Selected Topics I (3.00)
• PHYS 862 Doctoral Seminar on Selected Topics II (3.00)

6 credits:
• PHYS 870 Comprehensive Examination and Research Proposal (6.00)

69 credits:
• PHYS 890 Doctoral Research and Thesis (69.00)

Physics PhD Electives
• PHYS 601 Advanced Quantum Mechanics I (3.00)
• PHYS 602 Advanced Quantum Mechanics II (3.00)
• PHYS 603 High Energy Physics (3.00)
• PHYS 608 Selected Topics in High Energy Physics (3.00)
• PHYS 609 Selected Topics in Quantum Physics (3.00)
• PHYS 636 Condensed Matter Physics I (3.00)
• PHYS 637 Condensed Matter Physics II (3.00)
• PHYS 638 Additional Module in Condensed Matter Physics (1.00)
• PHYS 639 Selected Topics in Condensed Matter Physics (3.00)
• PHYS 642 Statistical Physics (3.00)
• PHYS 644 Advanced Classical Mechanics and Relativity (3.00)
• PHYS 646 Electrodynamics (3.00)
• PHYS 648 Non Linear Waves (3.00)
• PHYS 649 Selected Topics in Theoretical Physics (3.00)
• PHYS 660 Chemical Aspects of Biophysics (3.00)
• PHYS 663 Quantitative Human Systems Physiology (3.00)
• PHYS 665 Principles of Medical Imaging (3.00)
• PHYS 666 Additional Module in Biophysics (1.00)
• PHYS 667 Selected Topics in Biophysics (3.00)
• PHYS 668 Additional Module in Biomedical Physics (1.00)
• PHYS 669 Selected Topics in Biomedical Physics (3.00)
• PHYS 678 Additional Module in Applied Physics (1.00)
• PHYS 679 Selected Topics in Applied Physics (3.00)
• PHYS 688 Additional Module in Computational Physics (1.00)
• PHYS 689 Selected Topics in Computational Physics (3.00)

Students may, with permission of their supervisor, take courses from the following list:
• CHEM 620 Selected Topics in Organic Chemistry (3.00)
• CHEM 630 Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry (3.00)
• CHEM 651 Nanochemistry (3.00)
• CHEM 690 Selected Topics in Instrumentation (3.00)
• CHME 6071 Materials Science and Engineering (4.00)
• CHME 6121 Nanomaterials Science and Engineering (4.00)
• COEN 6211 Biological Computing and Synthetic Biology (4.00)
• ELEC 6271 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: Opto-Electronic Devices (4.00)
• ELEC 6661 Medical Image Processing (4.00)
• ELEC 6671 Biological Signal Processing (4.00)
• ENGR 6281 Modelling Turbulent Flows (4.00)
• MAST 694 Group Theory (3.00)
• MAST 840 Lie Groups (3.00)

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🏫About Concordia University Montreal

The Concordia community contributes to the vitality of our metropolis by performing relevant research, fostering innovation and hosting exciting cultural events during normal operations. Concordia is joining the Decade of Action to achieve the UN’s ambitious Sustainable Development Goals. The Goals draw on our strengths in community health, global literacy, water security, environmental impact and sustainable infrastructure design.

Located in the vibrant and multicultural City of Montreal, Concordia University places among the top-ranked universities worldwide founded within the last 50 years and among the largest urban universities in Canada.

While Concordia’s next-generation thinking allows it to constantly look forward, its roots are firmly planted in two distinctive institutions of higher education, both with illustrious histories. The university was officially founded on August 24, 1974, following the merger of Loyola College and Sir George Williams University.

Concordia adopted its name from Montreal’s motto, Concordia salus, which means “well-being through harmony.”

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

553 RMB

Tuition fee:

56,703 CAD per year

226,812 CAD in total

Insurance is 1,344 CAD.

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

Minimum education level: Master's

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters
  • Research proposal

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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