Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Doctorat en physique (Ph.D. in Physics) is a research-based program that allows students to conduct original research in their area of specialization. The program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in physics, as well as the ability to design and conduct independent research.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. in Physics program, applicants must:

• Hold a Master's degree in Physics or a related field
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.3/4.3
• Demonstrate a good understanding of French and English
• Provide additional documents, including a letter of intention, curriculum vitae, and two letters of recommendation

Program Structure

The Ph.D. in Physics program consists of:

• 90 credits
• Full-time or part-time study
• Day courses
• Thesis or research project
• Possibility of international study

Courses

Some of the courses offered in the program include:

• PHY 6051X: Analyse moderne des données physiques
• PHY 6210: Physique statistique - systčmes en équilibre
• PHY 6445: Physico-chimie des plasmas froids
• PHY 6450: Chapitres choisis de physique des plasmas
• PHY 6460: Diagnostic des plasmas
• PHY 6485: Interactions ions et plasmas avec les matériaux
• PHY 6505: Physique de la matičre condensée

Research Areas

The program offers research opportunities in various areas, including:

• Astronomy and astrophysics
• Biophysics and molecular physiology
• Condensed matter physics
• Plasma physics
• Particle physics
• Medical physics

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Ph.D. in Physics program can pursue careers in:

• Research and development
• Academia
• Industry
• Government laboratories
• Medical physics

Some examples of career paths include:

• Astronomer
• Physicist
• Nuclear physicist
• Medical physicist
• Specialist in photonics

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program vary depending on the student's status:

• Resident of Quebec: $2,183.05 per trimester (15 credits)
• Canadian student (outside Quebec): $2,183.05 per trimester (15 credits)
• International student: $9,972.10 per trimester (15 credits)
• French or Belgian francophone student: $2,183.05 per trimester (15 credits)

Financial Aid

The university offers various forms of financial aid, including:

• Bourses aux cycles supérieurs en physique
• Bourses d'études supérieures et postdoctorales
• Bourses d'études de 3e cycle
• Bourse d'exemption UdeM
• Bourse de mobilité

Contact Information

For more information about the program, please contact:

• Joëlle Margot, Professeure titulaire
• Sophie Tremblay, Technicienne en gestion de dossiers étudiants
• Département de physique, Faculté des arts et des sciences, Université de Montréal