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Master of Science in Physics (Thesis Based) Lakehead University - Thunder Bay Campus Lakehead University - Thunder Bay Campus, Canada

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CAD 23833

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 125 Waived

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Graduate studies in Physics at Lakehead University is very rewarding. Students benefit from close working relationships with their advisors. These relationships help to facilitate students' research in Condensed Matter & Optical Physics (semiconductor, surface science, soft-condensed matter, and fibre optics). 

As well as the regular core courses, students are provided with special topics courses. This combination of general and thesis specific courses prepares students for further graduate work and provides a solid background in their area of specialization.

MSc Physics Co-operative Program Option:
Students enrolled in the MSc (Physics) program may take the Co-operative option subject to the approval of the Department. To obtain the MSc (Physics Co-operative Option) degree the student must satisfy all the academic requirements for the MSc (Physics) degree and in addition must completePhysics 5990 and 5992 successfully. The first and last terms of the student's program must be academic, and at least one of the work-terms must occur in a fall or winter session. The student may have the opportunity to work on a thesis during work-term placements.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2026, Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80 - With no score less than - 19
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 58 - With no score less than - 50
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a 3- or 4-year BSc in Physics or a related field.

Note: For 3-year degrees, the qualification must be from a NAAC Accredited University.

6.5 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

23833

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 125 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

22895 Per year

Average Cost of Living
(CAD)

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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships

International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships

Non-Canadian citizens who are entering Lakehead University from a high school or who are transferring from an international college or university will be considered for the Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships. The scholarship is available to the top international students applying to Lakehead University for 2026-2027. 


International Entrance Scholarships 2026-2027
Automatically considered. No scholarship application is required. 

Academic Average
(Canadian Equivalent)
IB Average Scholarship Total4
(in Canadian dollars)
Scholarships Available
90.0%+ 35+ $40,000 ($10,000 x 4 years)1 Limited
80.0% - 89.9% 30-34 $30,000 ($7,500 x 4 years)2 Limited
75.0% - 79.9% 28-29 $6,000 ($6,000 in Year 1 only)3 Limited
  1. Renewal is provided if a 90% average is achieved in each academic year. If a student's university academic average falls between 80.0% and 89.9%, the student will receive an amended scholarship valued at $7,500 CAD/year for each subsequent academic year for the remaining term of the scholarship.
  2. Renewal is provided if an 80% average is achieved in each academic year.
  3. Non-renewable, one-time only scholarship awarded in Year 1.
  4. The maximum length of the scholarship term is 4 academic years or until the first degree is awarded, whichever occurs first. To be considered eligible for scholarship consideration, recipients must be entering years 1, 2, or 3 of a minimum 4-year undergraduate degree program. Recipients whose status changes and may be charged domestic fees will have their scholarship value reassessed to equate to the domestic entrance scholarship grid and regulations available at that time.


Merit-Based Scholarships – Postgraduate Programs

Lakehead University is offering merit-based scholarships for international students applying to selected postgraduate programs within the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science.

Eligible Programs Academic Average Awards Value Eligibility Criteria Important Information
Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science
(Course-Based) & (Project-Based)

 

90%+

 

4,000 CAD
in Year One
  • Applicants must have applied to and received an offer for one of the eligible MSc programs at Lakehead University.
  • Scholarships are awarded based on the converted admissions average calculated during the application assessment.
  • The scholarship amount is determined at the time of issuance of the Letter of Acceptance (LOA).
  • Once awarded, the scholarship value is final and cannot be revised.
  • These scholarships are merit-based and do not require a separate application.
  • The award is granted as a one-time financial benefit to support tuition costs.
  • Final eligibility and award value are subject to the university’s official admission evaluation process.
80.0%-89.9% 2,000 CAD
in Year One
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering
(Course-Based) & (Project-Based)

Specializations include:
  • Electrical & Computer Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
90%+ 4,000 CAD
in Year One
90%+ 2,000 CAD
in Year One
MBA
(Course-Based)
80%+ 5,000 CAD
in Year One
   

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