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MSc Earth Sciences at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

The MSc in Earth Sciences covers research across the earth sciences and is available full-time or part-time, in two streams: a Doctoral-Stream (research-based) master's with a one-year research project ending in a research report and presentation, and an All-Course master's. Interdisciplinary study is possible with other departments. Delivered in person.

Faculty: Arts and Science  |  Department: Department of Earth Sciences  |  Duration: 3 sessions full-time (typical FWS) or 6 sessions part-time; time limit 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Doctoral-Stream: 3.5 FCEs (ESS1101H, ESS3603Y, ESS3601Y and 1.0 elective). All-Course: 5.0 FCEs (ESS1101H, ESS3608H and 4.0 electives, up to 3.5 outside the department with approval).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Earth Sciences (graduate): a four-year BSc or BASc degree or equivalent from a recognized university, with high academic standing equivalent to a B or higher (3.0 on a 4-point scale), normally judged on the final two years. No formal foreign language requirement.

Graduate applications are made online through GradApp; deadlines vary by program and are set by each graduate unit. The application fee is CDN $135, non-refundable, and a supplementary application fee may apply depending on the program.

Apply through the official page: https://future.utoronto.ca/applying

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