The Department of Physics and Astronomy is a broad-based department with a wide range of research interests covering many key topics in contemporary physics, astronomy, and applied physics. We are a vibrant community that engages in a wide range of…
… of Philosophy … VGDPHD-T5 … Doctor of Philosophy,PhD,Physics,Physics and Astronomy,Science,PHYS,SCIE,phas,VGDPHD-T5 … Department of Physics & Astronomy … Physical sciences … The Department of …
Medical physicists are health care professionals with specialized training in the medical applications of physics. Their work often involves the use of x-rays and accelerated charged particles, radioactive substances, ultrasound, magnetic and…
… Philosophy … VGDPHD-T6 … Doctor of Philosophy,PhD,Medical Physics,Physics and Astronomy,Science,MEDP,PHYS,SCIE,phas,VGDPHD-T6 … Department of Physics & Astronomy … Medical physics … Graduates will be …
Atmospheric scientists use principles of classical physics to study, explain, and predict atmospheric behavior on scales ranging from turbulent eddies through storm clouds to earth’s global circulation. We are motivated by weather-related big…
… how they relate to forests and crops), cloud and aerosol physics, atmospheric radiation and remote sensing, fluid … 2022) … Atmospheric scientists use principles of classical physics to study, explain, and predict atmospheric behavior … and urban climates to practical meteorology. … Strong physics, math, and computational background is desired. … …
UBC research in astronomy and astrophysics covers most areas of current interest in this broad field, including a wide range of theoretical and observational studies in astronomy, and also experimental and theoretical studies in cosmology. Research…
… system,cosmology … Doctor of Philosophy,PhD,Astronomy,Physics and Astronomy,Science,ASTR,PHYS,SCIE,phas,VGDPHD-CA … Department of Physics & Astronomy … Astronomical and space sciences … The … take those courses during the program. … The Department of Physics & Astronomy at UBC is noted for the excellence of its …
In the Chemistry department Faculty, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, undergraduates and staff members work cooperatively in a collegial environment to tackle some of the world's most pressing problems related to energy, health and…
… chemical analysis, materials chemistry, chemical physics and theoretical chemistry. … Doctor of Philosophy in …
Oceanographers investigate both fundamental and applied problems relating to the physics, mathematics, biology, chemistry, and geology of the sea, often working across traditional academic disciplines. Research carried out both independently and in…
… both fundamental and applied problems relating to the physics, mathematics, biology, chemistry, and geology of the … of Botany, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Geography, Physics and Astronomy, and Zoology. … Doctor of Philosophy in …
Our program delivers an interdisciplinary experience, combining principles of geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology and geology, to provide a versatile set of skills needed to solve a wide range of practical problems related to engineering…
… and environmental problems. It connects geology, physics and chemistry with civil engineering and other fields … resources. By developing a deep understanding of the physics underlying these earthquakes, he has created …
Theoretically, experimentally, and observationally oriented Master of Science (M.Sc.), Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs are offered in a number of key areas of geophysics. Current interests include…
… UBC was originally a subprogram within the Department of Physics until 1963 when the Department of Geophysics was …
The thesis-based Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering is an advanced research-based degree. The program offers students an opportunity to work at the highest level of research, under the supervision of a faculty member. Students…
… research focuses on deploying AI on robots by integrating physics into model learning. By leveraging Gaussian processes to incorporate prior knowledge from physics and machine learning, Dr. Wang demonstrates how AI agents can incorporate multiple data modalities and physics-based priors for more adaptable and intelligent …
PhD students in the Department of Computer Science may focus their research in the following areas:
Artificial Intelligence: computer vision, decision theory/game theory, knowledge representation and reasoning, intelligent user interfaces,…
… to teach virtual characters to move realistically in physics-based simulations using reinforcement learning. By …
The Genome Science and Technology graduate program is a trans-disciplinary program that combines genomic research with leading-edge technology development in genome sciences for students pursing an M.Sc. or Ph.D. This program is intended to…
… science OR a Computer Science/Math/Engineering/Physics degree with significant experience in Life Sciences. …
This is an integrated program jointly offered by the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Its purpose is to provide selected and highly qualified students the opportunity to combine their medical school…
… areas through coursework and/or MCAT scores. Courses in physics, statistics and the social sciences are also …
Biomedical Engineers apply their knowledge in engineering, biology, and medicine to healthcare and medical device industries. Biomedical Engineering is a distinct field that encompasses engineering disciplines, biology, life sciences, medicine,…
… technical, analytical and mathematical components (e.g., physics, biophysics, chemistry, computer science). Students …