Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Earth Sciences Collaborative Water program offers a quantitative and scientifically rigorous education in water sciences, sustainable mining, earth processes, and geohazards. This program allows students to discover innovative ways to tackle global water challenges.

Program Details

• Department/School: Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Faculty: Faculty of Science
• Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August)
• Delivery mode: On-campus
• Program type: Collaborative, Master's, Research
• Length of program: 24 months (full-time)
• Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
• Study option(s): Thesis, Master's Research Paper

Research Project Opportunities

The program offers various research project opportunities, including:

• Coastal Processes and Landforms: An opportunity to work with the Waterloo Coastal Group examining the response and recovery of coastal barriers and other environments to changes in water level, storm activity, and ice cover in the Great Lakes and in the maritimes.

Application Deadlines

• February 1 (for admission in September)
• June 1 (for admission in January of the following year)
• October 1 (for admission in May of the following year)

Admission Requirements

• Students should have a honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in earth sciences, or equivalent (e.g., Geology, Geosciences), with no less than a 75% standing.
• Outstanding students in other fields will also be accepted, but will have to take extra courses to strengthen their background preparation.

Degree Requirements

• Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.
• Check out Waterloo's institutional thesis repository to see recent submissions from the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences graduate students.

Application Materials

• Resume
• Statement of interest: A statement of maximum 500 words explaining your interest in and fit for the program you’re applying to.
• Program-specific questions (PSQ): These are questions specific to the program you’re applying to.
• Transcript(s)
• References: Three references are required; at least two academic.
• Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable: TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)

Tuition and Fees

• Visit the graduate program tuition page to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program.
• Review living costs and housing.
• Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students.