Key information
Duration
- Full-time — 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027 — Apply before October 2026 (National)
- Starting May 2027 — Apply before January 2027 (National); Apply before October 2026 (International)
Language
English — Duolingo English Test: 115; TOEFL iBT: 86; PTE Academic: 63; IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Lethbridge, Canada
Disciplines
Physics, Geography, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Overview
Research in this Earth, Space, and Physical Science program at the University of Lethbridge focuses on the physical sciences, with an emphasis on understanding and predicting the behaviour of complex systems.
In their programs, researchers use a wide range of spectroscopic techniques and physical techniques, in combination with novel theoretical and computational approaches, to study a diverse range of complex systems.
Careers
Graduates of this program are distinguished by their versatility, and by their integrated and comprehensive knowledge of mathematical and physical research tools.
Programme Structure
Areas of research include:
- remote sensing
- polymers
- surface chemistry and physics
- soft condensed matter
- superconductors
- neutral radical conductors
- synthetic methods
- earth systems science
- climate change and modeling
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 115; TOEFL iBT: 86; PTE Academic: 63; IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants will meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for admission:
- Hold a master's degree from a recognized degree-granting institution in the discipline of interest or in a related discipline
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00, on a 4.00 scale on all graded master's-level courses OR calculated on the most recently completed PhD if the applicant is applying for another PhD in a closely related discipline
- Evidence of scholarly competence
- Demonstrate English Language Proficiency (ELP) for graduate student
- Secure a potential supervisor
Tuition Fees
- International: 11,057 AUD / year (≈ 10,964 CAD / year)
- Domestic: 4,373 AUD / year (≈ 4,336 CAD / year)
Living costs
Lethbridge, Canada: 1,210–1,815 AUD / month