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Geography (Thesis): Neotropical Environment (M.A.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Geography; Thesis — Neotropical Environment is a research-based program of 45 credits. The program is offered in collaboration with the Bieler School of Environment and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI- Panama). The program is focused on environmental issues relevant to the Neotropics and Latin American countries including thematic areas such as geography, environment, biology, agricultural sciences, sociology, and political science.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Geography  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

The 45-credit programme comprises thesis courses (30 credits), required courses (9 credits), complementary course (3 credits) and elective courses (3 credits).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants with a primary undergraduate specialization in a cognate field may be admitted in certain circumstances; those with deficiencies in their preparation are required to register for a qualifying program or take additional courses. Research proposal, two letters of reference and curriculum vitae required.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply

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