Overview

The Environmental Science Master is offered by Acadia University. In Acadia's Master of Science in Environmental Science you will both increase your employability in government, non-profit organizations, and industry. You will also be well prepared to move on to other graduate level opportunities.

Key Facts

As part of a small, research-focused department, you will primarily be working closely with your supervisor on your research, field work, and thesis. You will also take additional courses to supplement your research and broaden your advanced knowledge in the discipline. You can apply directly to the two-year program once a willing supervisor has been confirmed.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Geochemistry

Contaminant Distribution and Effects

Ecotoxicology

Environmental Earth Science

Environmental Health
Impact Assessment and Risk Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Halifax, 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

Candidates for admission to this program must possess an Honours degree, or a four- year bachelor’s degree, from an approved university. Undergraduate degrees in Biology, Earth and Environmental Science and Physical Geography are most compatible with this degree.
Candidates should have at least a B- average in relevant disciplines in the last two undergraduate years. Before applying for this MSc degree program students will have been enrolled in the NSCC Geomatics diploma program; acceptance is also subject to availability of positions, faculty advisors and adequate funding.
Acceptance of a qualified candidate will also be contingent on letters of support from appropriate referees.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16882 CAD / year

≈ 16882 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7432 CAD / year

≈ 7432 CAD / year

Additional Details

Nova Scotia Students: $7,145.10

Living costs

Halifax

Canada

1235 - 1956 CAD / month

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

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