6.28 Environment & Geography
Master of Environment (M.Env.)
Admission
In addition to the admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this calendar, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 in the last 60 CH of course work and should be accepted for study by an academic advisor prior to being accepted into the program.
Admission Deadlines
Canadian/U.S. students should submit their application and supporting documentation to the Department at least 3 months prior to their intended start date. International students should submit their application and supporting documentation to the Department at least 6 months prior to their intended start date. Please see the application deadline chart below.
Program Requirements
Minimum program requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies are found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this Calendar. Master of Environment students are required to complete at least 12 credit hours as follows: 6 credit hours from the 700/7000 level, including GEOG 7360 (53.736) and 6 credit hours of any other course at the 300/3000-level or higher. Students must attend and present their original research at an academic or professional conference or seminar as approved by their advisor. In addition, a thesis is required. An oral defence of the thesis is an integral part of the M.Env. examination.
Second Language Reading Requirement: none
Expected Time to Graduate: two years
M.Sc. in Environment and Geography
Admission
Students with an honours degree or equivalent (including a 4-year advanced degree) in Geography (physical geography specialization) or from a program in the Earth or environmental sciences will be considered. The requirement for admission is a minimum GPA of 3.25 in the last 60CH of course work. Students must be accepted for study by an academic advisor prior to being accepted into the program.
Admission Deadlines
Canadian/U.S. students should submit their application and supporting documentation to the Department at least 3 months prior to their intended start date. International students should submit their application and supporting documentation to the Department at least 6 months prior to their intended start date. Please see the application deadline chart below.
Program Requirements
Minimum program requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies are found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this Calendar. M.Sc. students are required to complete a minimum of 12CH of approved course work plus a thesis. Courses typically include 6CH of 700/7000-level Departmental courses and 6CH selected from graduate or upper level undergraduate courses from either within the Department or from other departments. Students must attend and present their original research at an academic or professional conference or seminar as approved by their advisor. All students must complete and defend a thesis that makes a distinctive contribution to the fields of environment and/or geography.
Second Language Reading Requirement: none
Expected Time to Graduate: two years
