Take advantage of the PhD program to independently conduct a cutting-edge, original research project in your field of specialization. Develop your skills in the methodological aspects of research and propose new avenues of investigation.
There are several areas of specialization available for PhDs in physics, including astronomy and astrophysics, biophysics and molecular physiology, condensed matter physics, plasma physics, particle physics and medical physics. The methodological approach may be experimental, theoretical or numerical.
Internationally renowned faculty recognized for its scientific publications and prestigious awards
Guaranteed funding of $18,000
Options
Note that the option you are interested in may not be offered during the session for which you wish to apply.
Advantages of studying physics at UdeM Conduct research projects in an interdisciplinary environment
Discover the modern facilities at the MIL Campus
Take advantage of research laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art instruments
Participate in several internationally renowned research programs
Stay up to date on the latest advances in the field through lectures by renowned researchers
Admission requirements
Admission requirements
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These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2025-2026 academic year. Information updated: July 17, 2025
Canadian non-Quebec resident
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$2,260.42
Tuition fees:
$1,558.80
Other fees:
$701.62
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2025-2026 academic year. Information updated: July 17, 2025
International student
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$10,283.02
Tuition fees:
$9,581.40
Other fees:
$701.62
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
Good news! You may be able to lower this amount!
As an international student, you have access to exemption scholarships granted by UdeM throughout your university program. Note that for ungraduated programs, you must be enrolled as a full-time student for two sessions and reside in Quebec in the case of exclusively online study programs. Find out more
* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2025-2026 academic year. Information updated: July 17, 2025
Francophone student from France or Belgium
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$2,260.42
Tuition fees:
$1,558.80
Other fees:
$701.62
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2025-2026 academic year. Information updated: July 17, 2025
Available financial assistance
Graduate and postgraduate scholarships:
Funding offered to students, all programs combined
Future prospects
Once you have completed your PhD, you will be able to continue conducting research as part of a team at a university, in industrial laboratories or at government research institutes, and eventually pursue your own research topics.
Program structure
(3-200-1-0)
The doctorate program consists of 90 credits. Students may take the Physics option and the Molecular Physiology and Biophysics option.
For candidates who have not taken a Biophysics option or the equivalent at the undergraduate level, 9 complementary course credits are required, unless these were taken at the graduate level.
Complementary courses
BCM 1531 Introduction to Biochemistry, 3 credits
BIO 1101 Molecular Biology, 3 credits
BIO 1153 Cellular Biology, 3 credits
CHM 2995 General Physical Chemistry 2, 3 credits
PHY 2900 Biophysics, 3 credits
LEGEND CR :
credit
Segment 70 – Physics option
Number of credits: 81 mandatory credits for research and a thesis and 9 credits from optional or elective courses.
Block 70C
Mandatory – 81 credits
Course
Title
CR
PHY 7000
PhD Comprehensive Examination
0
Course
Title
CR
PHY 7010
Thesis
81
Segment 71 – Molecular Physiology and Biophysics option
Number of credits: 81 mandatory credits, of which 79 are for research and a thesis, 3 credits from optional courses and 6 credits from elective courses.
Block 71A
Optional – 3 credits
Course
Title
CR
PSL 6020
Methods in Molecular and Cellular Physiology
3
Course
Title
CR
PSL 6021
Molecular and Structural Physiology
3
Block 71B
Mandatory – 2 credits
PSL 60611 and PSL 60612 are equivalent to PSL 6061.
PSL 60621 and PSL 60622 are equivalent to PSL 6062.
