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PhD Earth Sciences at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

PhD Earth Sciences is a graduate programme (Doctor of Philosophy) in the Earth Sciences graduate unit of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. Length: 4 years full-time. Mode of delivery: In person.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Department: Earth Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Preparation of a research thesis constituting a significant contribution to the research area. Coursework. Students are required to complete 1.5 full-course equivalent (FCEs) as follows: ESS1101H ; 1.0 elective FCE. Up to 0.5 FCE may be taken outside of the Department of Earth Sciences with approval from the Associate Chair, Graduate Affairs. A reduction in

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Entry requirements

An appropriate, research-oriented MSc degree or its equivalent from a recognized university. High academic standing equivalent to a University of Toronto B+ or higher (equivalent to a 3.3 on a 4-point scale) in previous degrees. The department has no formal foreign language requirements. Students proceeding by thesis to any degree are expected to become familiar with the literature of their subjects, in whatever language it is written. A four-year BSc or BASc degree, or its equivalent, from a recognized university. High academic standing equivalent to an A– or higher (equivalent to a 3.7 on a 4-point scale) at the University of Toronto, normally demonstrated by the average grade in the final

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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