Overview

We offer a master degree in Earth and Environmental Sciences at McMaster University. The School of Geography & Earth Sciences offers an exciting range of graduate research opportunities. The school has world class facilities, a multidisciplinary research environment offering field, laboratory and modeling opportunities, and a highly active graduate student community.

Areas of Research

Hydrological Sciences

Geochemistry

Near-Surface Environmental Processes

Environment and Health

Social Geography

Spatial Analysis

Programme Structure

M.Sc. candidates for degrees in Earth & Environmental Sciences whose previous degrees are not in related fields may be required to pass additional undergraduate courses normally to be taken in the first year of graduate study, as specified by the supervisor and approved by the Director of the School.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-14 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-14 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Environmental Sciences View 62 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Other requirements

General requirements

The applicant should submit: An application using our on-line application system. Start on-line application here.
An application fee of $110.00 CDN. This fee is non-refundable and must be paid in Canadian dollars by means of a credit card payment or a cheque (or world money order) drawn on a Canadian bank made payable to McMaster University.
A Statement of Research Interest(s). The statement should be up to two pages long and may include your background and past experiences along with your future career goals and interests.
All post-secondary official transcripts (with legend). Your transcripts should be downloaded directly online in your application.
An official copy of your TOEFL score if English is not your native language. The School requires a minimum score of 580 (or 237 on the computer based TOEFL test) 92 on the internet. Alternatively, an official copy of your IELTS (must have a 6.5 minimum score overall) is required.

Tuition Fee

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International

27498 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13749 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

5630 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2815 CAD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Hamilton

1163 - 1630 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Earth and Environmental Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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