Overview

The Environmental Sciences program at Nipissing University takes an interdisciplinary approach to explore and address environmental issues by considering and integrating ideas and methodologies from the humanities, social sciences, indigenous studies and natural sciences.

Flexible graduate programming means students can earn a Master of Environmental Science or Master of Environmental Studies degree. Students can choose from 1-year (major paper) or 2-year (research thesis) options.

The programs consist of course work plus a Major Research Paper (one-year program) or coursework plus a Thesis (two-year program), and are offered on a full-time or flex-time basis.

Career

Graduates of the program may go on to doctoral programs, or enter careers in government and industry. As professionals they may work in areas such as environmental policy, planning, impact assessment, natural resource management, scientific research and education.

Programme Structure

The thesis route provides students with the opportunity to pursue original research questions by conceiving, designing and executing a study in their area of interest. Course work provides exposure to interdisciplinary thinking and development of technical expertise in a specific area of interest.

Four, three-credit courses
Thesis (12 credits)
Two years to complete

This offers appropriate preparation for further graduate studies at the doctoral level or for a career in research, consulting, or government

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-24 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

North Bay, Canada

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 57 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a four-year undergraduate degree in any discipline from an accredited University and at least a 75% average on the last ten full (20 semester) courses completed at the time of application, or equivalent qualifications to be considered for admission. Applicants are also required to submit a Statement of Academic Intent which explains how the MES/MESc program relates to previous academic studies.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18666 CAD / year

≈ 18666 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

6932 CAD / year

≈ 6932 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario residents: $2,835.36 for the Academic Year

Living costs

North Bay

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

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Funding

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