Skip to main content
    Back to Programs
    University of Toronto

    Physics

    Last verified against the official program page on .

    Toronto, CAMScIn-person1 year
    CA$34,901.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    12.8%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    45
    Cohort
    students
    5
    Credits
    CA$130.00
    App fee

    Physics at University of Toronto is a 5-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Toronto, CA. Tuition is CA$34,901.

    About the program

    The program offers coursework plus either a research report or research project, covering experimental and theoretical physics in fields such as atomic and molecular physics, biological physics, earth, atmospheric, and planetary physics, quantum optics and quantum information, quantum condensed matter physics, and subatomic physics and astrophysics.

    Focus: both
    25 (Times Higher Education) | 1 (Times Higher Education)

    Your fit

    Match

    Pro users see a 0 to 100 match score personalized to their academic profile, plus a per-component breakdown (major, GPA, tests, work experience, and more).

    Admissions

    Pro

    Unlock full admissions requirements

    GPA thresholds, GRE/TOEFL/IELTS minimums, essay counts, recommendation letters, prerequisites, admissions contacts, and country-specific requirements like APS certification, portfolio submissions, or GATE scores.

    Sign up for 7-day free trial

    Deadlines

    Pro

    Exact application deadlines for each term (Fall, Spring, Summer, Rolling), with priority and final dates where the program distinguishes them.

    Sign up for 7-day free trial

    Standardized tests

    Pro

    Which tests are required, optional, or waived (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo), minimum scores including separate verbal / quant sections, and program codes for score reporting.

    Sign up for 7-day free trial

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Up to 3 years PGWP (Canada)

    CA$30,000.00
    Annual living cost

    Application Checklist

    Sign in to track what you need to submit for this program.

    Sign in
    See admits on GradCafe
    Self-reported profiles of past applicants to this program.

    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

    Recommendations

    Exact count of letters required, whether academic vs professional references are preferred, and any program-specific guidance on who to ask.

    Essays

    Number of essays required (statement of purpose, personal statement, diversity statement), prompts where the program publishes them, and whether supplemental essays are optional or mandatory.

    Contact

    Direct email and phone for the admissions office handling this program, plus a link to the program-specific inquiry page where available.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Physics at University of Toronto cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Physics at University of Toronto is CA$34,901 across 5 required credits.
    Is Physics at University of Toronto online or in-person?
    Physics at University of Toronto is offered in-person.
    How long does Physics at University of Toronto take to complete?
    Physics at University of Toronto is structured around 1 year and 5 credits.
    What GPA is required for Physics at University of Toronto?
    Per the program's published guidance: mid-B
    How competitive is Physics at University of Toronto?
    Physics at University of Toronto reports an acceptance rate of approximately 12.8%.