The Department of Physics and Physical Oceanography at Memorial University of Newfoundland has a well-established graduate studies program backed by a strong tradition of research.
Research opportunities in physical oceanography include theoretical, computational, experimental and observational studies of planetary fluid dynamics, glacial ice sheet dynamics, acoustic observation methods, instrument development, and global climate modeling. Research in experimental and theoretical/computational condensed matter physics falls into three broad categories: hard condensed matter, involving solids with high melting points, ultra-low temperatures, and quantum mechanical effects; soft condensed matter, involving liquids, colloids and polymers, proteins, lipids, viruses and cells; and applied physics, involving sensors and photonics.
Potential career options and outcomes
Scientist in academia, government and industry college or university teacher, consultant for government and industry, entrepreneur or inventor, financial analyst, data analyst specialized programmer or software developer, weather forecaster
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
May 2025
St. Johns Campus
St. Johns,
St. Johns,
Newfoundland and Labrador,
A1C 5S7, Canada
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
St. Johns Campus
St. Johns,
St. Johns,
Newfoundland and Labrador,
A1C 5S7, Canada
PhD – Master’s degree in Physics or equivalent
The minimum English proficiency test scores are as follows:
TOEFL: An aggregate score of 80 (92 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements).
IELTS Academic: An aggregate score of 6.5 (7 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements).
Duolingo English Test: An aggregate score of 115 (125 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements).
CAEL - A score between 50 and 60 in each of four bands, with at least 2 band scores of 60.
MET: A score of 59%.
PTE Academic - Minimum scores of 58 in each of reading, writing, listening, and speaking
Application Deadline:
February 1 for Fall admission
June 1 for Winter admission
October 1 for Spring admissions
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
MUN is a great place for postgraduate students, as one of the top 20 research universities in Canada and with more than 30 research centres.
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