Condensed Matter Physics Graduate Program
Welcome to the UVic Graduate Program in Condensed Matter Physics.
Graduate research opportunities at MSc and PhD level are available in the following areas:
See also the Graduate program in Quantum information theory
Students entering the graduate program at MSc level will need to complete the coursework requirements for the MSc (Physics) degree. These include 7.5 course units (5 one-semester classes) for an MSc, and a further 1.5 units (1 one-semester class) for a PhD. For MSc students, the primary course requirements are normally completed during the fall and spring semesters of the first year. A typical core course list for incoming condensed matter students is shown below. Additional courses may be taken as required in the fall or spring of the second year.
Additional 4th year courses may also be required for those students who have not already completed upper level courses in quantum mechanics (see e.g. ), electromagnetism (see e.g. ), and introductory solid state physics (see e.g. ).
Fall term core courses include:
Quantum Mechanics
Classical Electrodynamics
Solid State Physics I
Topics in Condensed Matter Physics: Quantum Devices I
Spring term core courses include:
Topics in Condensed Matter Physics: Microstructural Characterization
Further courses which can be taken at the MSc or PhD level include:
Quantum Theory and Quantum Fields
Topics in Theoretical Physics
Data Analysis Techniques for Physics and Astronomy