Overview
Earth Sciences - Science, Society and Policy from University of Ottawa aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate the challenges confronting decision-making at the interface of science and policy.
Students at Earth Sciences - Science, Society and Policy from University of Ottawa will have an opportunity to explore:
- how evidence is used in decision-making,
- how current policies shape the scientific enterprise,
- how emerging technologies interact with society.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Environmental geoscience
- Geochemistry
- Petrology
- Geomathematics
- Geomatics
- Mineral resources studies
- Sedimentary systems
- Tectonics
- Geophysics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Earth Sciences Sociology Environmental Sciences View 108 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Have a bachelor’s degree with a specialization or a major in earth sciences (or equivalent) with an overall average of a 70 % (B).
- Demonstrate a good academic performance in previous studies as shown by official transcripts, research reports, abstracts or any other documents demonstrating research skills.
- International students must provide proof of financial support: i.e., a stipend provided by a supervisor as well as a combination of awards and/or trust funds.
- Resume
- A letter of intent outlining your career goals and proposed research area.
- 2 Recommendation letters
- Transcripts
- English Proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
18168 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9084 CAD per semester during 24 months. -
National
4912 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2456 CAD per semester during 24 months.
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Funding
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