Program Overview

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University Program Information

The Université de Sherbrooke offers a range of programs, including those in the Faculté des sciences.

Faculty of Sciences

The Faculty of Science includes the Department of Physics, which offers various programs for students.

Department of Physics

The Department of Physics provides programs for prospective students, including:

• Online courses
• Undergraduate programs offered
• 2nd and 3rd cycles - Research
• 2nd and 3rd cycles - Courses
• Scholarships

For current students, the department offers:

• Back to school
• Bachelor's degree in physics
• Master's degree in physics - Research
• Master's degree in physics - Courses
• Doctorate in physics
• Diploma in nanomaterials and advanced characterizations
• Course open to all
• Support center for the study of physics and quantum information sciences
• Plagiarism

Diploma in nanomaterials and advanced characterizations

The Diploma in Nanomaterials and Advanced Characterizations is a program offered by the Department of Physics.

Calendars, timetables, back to school

• Calendars and timetables are available on the site of the Faculty of Sciences.
• Schedule on Google Calendar is available for download.
• Draft timetable for the next term and information relating to the start of the student year are also provided.

Mandatory courses

The following courses are obligatory:

• CHM 760: Chemistry of nanomaterials and intelligent materials (H)
• GCH 740: Material characterization techniques (A)

Optional courses in the physics specialty

Students can choose from the following courses:

• PHY 720: Specialty project in advanced materials (9 cr. E)
• GEI 714: Electronic devices on silicon and III-V materials (H)
• GMC 760: Nanocharacterization of semiconductors (1 cr. A)
• GMC 761: Genesis and characterization of thin layers (2 cr. A)
• PHY 710: Materials characterization techniques II (H)
• PHY 715: Experimental project in physics (A, H)
• PHY 724: Mesoscopic physics (H)
• PHY 730: Advanced condensed matter physics (A)
• PHY 760: Experimental methods in solid state physics (H)
• PHY 785: Solid State Physics (H)

Glossary

The following terms are used:

• A: fall term (end of August to mid-December)
• H: winter term (beginning of January to end of April)
• E: summer term (end of April to mid-August)
• Mandatory: course of the program to be followed absolutely
• Optional: courses that appear in a list longer than the number required in the program
• Optional: course not listed in the program
• Additional: course that is not part of the program credits

Forms

The following forms are available:

• Medical certificate
• Recognition of prior learning (equivalence, exemption)
• Request for grade review

Research Areas

The Department of Physics is involved in various research areas, including:

• Laboratories
• Common infrastructure
• Conferences
• Chairs
• Cutting-edge schools

Physics

The department also provides information on:

• Women in physics
• After the baccalaureate...
• After mastery...
• After the doctorate...
• Qualities and skills
• Learned societies

Testimonials

Students and alumni can share their experiences and testimonials on:

• Studies
• Careers
• Stay abroad
• Internships
• Echoes of promotions

Popularization

The department is involved in outreach and popularization activities, including:

• Media coverage
• The Attractor
• Quantum physics
• Internships by students

News

The department provides updates on:

• News
• Events

Contact us

For more information, students can contact the department through the provided personnel list, which includes:

• Management
• Faculty
• Staff teaching courses on contract
• Course staff
• Professional staff
• Technical staff
• Support staff