Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Science (MSc) in Geography program is designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of the world around them. This program bridges social science, environmental information technology, and physical science to enhance the protection and sustainable use of both the natural and built environments.

Research Fields

• Environmental Science
• Geomatics

Research Project Opportunities

The program offers various research project opportunities, including:

• 'Blackwards' to the Future: Past, present, and futures of the African American community of South Phoenix, AZ
• Spatial Data Sharing Between Government and the Private Sector

Program Details

Department/School: Geography and Environmental Management Faculty: Faculty of Environment Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April) Delivery mode: On-campus Program type: Joint, Master's, Research Length of program: 24 months (full-time) Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time Study option(s): Thesis

Application Deadlines

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

Admission Requirements

• Students must normally hold an Honours Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree. Students with an Honours Bachelor of Environmental Science (BES) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Physical Geography, Environmental or Earth Science, Geomatics, or the equivalent, will also be considered.
• Students must demonstrate that they have the necessary science background to pursue graduate work in their field of specialization.
• Students will have completed the undergraduate degree with an overall average of at least 75%.
• A supervisor is required for admission, and it is strongly recommended to contact professors to discuss the possibility of supervision and funding.

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 - UWspace to see recent submissions from the Department of Geography and Environmental Management 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.
• Transcript(s)
• References: Three references are required; at least two academic.
• Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable: TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)

Tuition and Fees

• Visit the graduate program tuition page on the Finance website 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.