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MSc Applied Geomatics at Acadia University

Acadia University, Canada

Programme overview

Joint two-year Acadia and NSCC programme with coursework at both institutions and a research thesis or research project under joint supervision. Students become skilled in assembling, analysing, interpreting and presenting biological, geological or environmental data.

Faculty: Faculty of Pure and Applied Science  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Year one is an NSCC advanced diploma (GIS, Remote Sensing or Marine Geomatics); year two covers Acadia graduate courses, seminars and a thesis or applied research project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours or four-year bachelor's degree from an approved university; Biology, Earth and Environmental Science and Physical Geography degrees are most compatible; at least a B- average in relevant disciplines in the last two undergraduate years. Applicants normally apply while enrolled in the NSCC Geomatics diploma program.

Fall (September) only: Applied Kinesiology, Community Development, English, Political Science, Social and Political Thought, Sociology, Psychology. Fall (September), Summer (May-August) or Winter (January): Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Geomatics, Environmental Science, Mathematics. Master of Education programmes: Summer (July); Education (Counselling): July.

Application fee is $100 CDN ($150 CDN for Counselling), paid by credit card through the Applicant Status Portal. Deadlines vary by programme: February 1 for most programmes to be considered for first-round university funding (Applied Kinesiology accepts applications until May 1; some programmes accept late applications until July 1 without funding); December 15 or December 4 for programmes with an early July start (Education); Biology and several science programmes use rolling admission.

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