Master of Science in Physics

About this programme

Ahmed Hussein, Professor Emeritus Elie Korkmaz, Professor Emeritus Mark Shegelski, Professor Emeritus Erik Jensen, Professor and Chair Ian Hartley, Professor Margot Mandy, Professor Matthew Reid, Professor Jean-Sebastien Bernier, Associate Professor Brian Kootte, Assistant Professor George Jones, Senior Lab Instructor Website: www.unbc.ca/physics Thesis and project options are available. The thesis option prepares graduate students for careers in research or further academic study by requiring the design and completion of an original research program and preparation of a thesis. The project option provides training across disciplines particularly suitable to individuals with more defined career objectives, as well as providing a mechanism for non-traditional students (e.g., working students, teachers, and professionals) to upgrade their skills. All students must participate in the Graduate Seminar course PHYS 701-(1.5,3) for a total of 3 credit hours during their course of studies. The Master of Science thesis option is designed for candidates who wish to develop career interests related to scientific research or who intend to pursue further academic research degrees. MSc students are required to complete 3 credit hours of Graduate Seminar, a minimum of 12 credit hours of approved graduate-level electives (i.e., at or above the 600 level), and a 12 credit-hour thesis ( PHYS 794-12 ). It is expected that the electives consist of scientifically-oriented courses and that the thesis involves an independent investigation resulting in a scientific contribution. A maximum of 6 cr