Opportunities for Graduate Studies

Information for Prospective Graduate Students

Pursuing graduate study in Trent’s Department of Physics and Astronomy allows you to work in small groups in close contact with a dynamic research supervisor, study in an interdisciplinary environment with students from other academic fields and other universities, make a smooth transition from course work to research, and live in the midst of the beautiful Kawartha Lakes region while remaining only 1.5 hours from Toronto.

Our graduates are highly respected in science and industry because of the quality, breadth and flexibility of their graduate education.

Research assistantship stipends and teaching assistantships are available.

Trent is recognized as one of the best funded universities for NSERC grants in the Primarily Undergraduate category, according to the Maclean's survey of Canadian Universities. 

Research in Physics & Astronomy at Trent

For information on fields of research and individual research groups, view Research Areas by Faculty. You are encouraged to contact professors with whom you have an interest in working.  We look forward to hearing from you!

Graduate Studies at Trent

General information on graduate studies at Trent can be found on the School of Graduate Studies website.

Graduate Studies in Physics & Astronomy at Trent

Faculty in Physics and Astronomy supervise students in three graduate programs:

Materials Science Program (MTSC)

Applied Modelling and Quantitative Methods (AMOD)

If you have questions or would like more information, please write to any of our faculty.