Program Description
Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Physics
Established in 1983, the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Physics (OCIP) combines the research strengths of the University of Ottawa and Carleton University. The Institute offers graduate programs leading to the master鈥檚 (MSc) and doctoral (PhD) degrees in Physics.
Research facilities are shared between the two campuses. Students have access to the professors, courses and facilities at both universities; however, they must enroll at the 鈥渉ome university鈥 of the thesis supervisor.
Main Areas of Research
Condensed matter
High energy physics
Biological physics
Medical physics
Photonics
September 2025
University of Ottawa
75 Laurier Avenue East,
OTTAWA,
Ontario (ON),
K1N 6N5, Canada
Be the holder of a bachelor鈥檚 degree with a specialization, or a major in physics (or equivalent) with a minimum average of 70% (B).
TOEFL 550 / IELTS Overall 6.5 - Individual 5.0 (Paper-based)
TOEFL 79-80 / IELTS Overall 6.5 - Individual 5.0 (Internet-based)
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.