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PhD Degree Requirements
Candidates for the PhD degree in either the Physics or Astronomy Stream must fulfil the following requirements: Courses All entering students plan a research program with their supervisor at the start of their degree studies. Progress in research is monitored by the Supervisory Committee through meetings with the student and by a progress report consisting of a written paper and an oral presentation each year. In the event of failure to achieve satisfactory progress the student will normally be required to withdraw from the program. Satisfactory progress in research results in credit for PHYS 7001 3.0: PhD Research Evaluation. In addition to the Research Evaluation, candidates must successfully complete a minimum of 18 course credits, or equivalent. Credit for up to 15 course credits may be granted to candidates who hold an MSc from York University or another recognized university. Courses must be selected in consultation with the student's supervisor and based upon the area of research specialization. Courses must include: Physics Stream PHYS 5000 3.0: Quantum Mechanics I and PHYS 5020 3.0: Electromagnetism. Astronomy Stream PHYS 5090 3.0: Stars and Nebulae or its equivalent; PHYS 5490 3.0: Astronomical Research; and PHYS 5020 3.0: Electromagnetism. Any candidate who lacks background in observational and/or theoretical methods of astronomy should consider taking PHYS 5390 3.0: Astronomical Techniques. To complete the course requirements, candidates must select half of the remaining course credits from the Graduate Program in Physics and Astronomy, and the remaining course credits may be selected from the Graduate Program in Physics and Astronomy or other science-related graduate programs. At least 12 course credits must be from courses not integrated with an undergraduate course.
Dissertation and Oral Examination Candidates must successfully complete a significant piece of research, under the general direction of a Supervisor and a Supervisory Committee, and describe it in an appropriate dissertation. The research must be of such a standard that it would be acceptable for publication in the scientific literature . After the formal submission of the dissertation, an oral examination, centered on the dissertation research is held. Prior to the oral examination each candidate delivers a formal public lecture describing his/her research work. Also academic requirements for Physics and Astronomy can be found at: Faculty of Graduate Studies Program Requirements. To access past requirements, please visit: Faculty of Graduate Studies Past Program Requirements.
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