Astronomy and astrophysics at Manitoba university examine the universe, galaxies and stars; stellar birth, evolution and death; how explosions of stars create fast-moving cosmic ray particles and pulsars; how the rotation of galaxies reveals the presence of dark matter; and cosmology and the evolution of the universe.

Physics explores the universe from the grandest to most minute; from the structure of the cosmos to the structure of sub-atomic particles, and all the forces that hold them together and apart.

Students have access to on-site planetarium and research laboratories with state of the art equipment including: high-resolution mass spectrometers, helium liquefier, dilution refrigerator for milikelvin temperatures, and an ultrasonics research laboratory. 

Students also have access to International re-search facilities such as: TRIUMF (Canada’s national sub-atomic physics lab), Compute Canada, National high-performance computing system, Jefferson National Laboratory and Argonne National Laboratory in the United States.

• Transcripts and course information from previous studies
• Proof of English language proficiency
• A personal statement about your goals for the program
• A portfolio of your previous work
• An audition or interview (If required)
• VISA and Passport

A minimum 85% average over the following, with no less than 60% in each course: 

• English 40S
• Applied Math 40S or Pre-Calculus 40S
• One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science 40S