PhD in Physics and Engineering Physics

About this programme

Planned outage: Beginning Nov. 1, you will not be able to access the USask admission application and event registration system for up to six days. Learn more . Join a dynamic, research-intensive graduate program at the University of Saskatchewan, where you'll explore the fundamental forces of nature and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries. From climate and space-weather prediction to breakthroughs in clean energy, advanced materials, medical technologies, and fundamental physics, our researchers tackle the world’s most pressing challenges—driving discovery, innovation, and a better quality of life. The research activities of our faculty members and research scientists include strong international collaborations. The research specialties of our department include experimental, observational or theoretical aspects of the following fields: Before applying, we recommend contacting a potential supervisor whose research areas align with your interests. Share your academic background and research goals. If they are accepting students, they will instruct you to begin a formal application. accelerator physics; particle accelerators; synchrotron radiation; electromagnetic fields; beam instrumentation; high energy colliders; CERN; Free Electron Lasers Atmospheric & Space Physics; OSIRIS; aerosols; atmosphere; optical instruments; radiative; space-based remote sensing; stratosphere Plasma Physics; Precision measurements; fundamental physics; metrology; nano-devices; silicon; Graphene doping for device applications; Laser systems for neuroscience applications