Program Overview

MSc Program Requirements

The Master of Science in Environmental Science program requires a minimum of 1.5 full course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

• Coursework: Two mandatory 0.5 FCE courses:
  • EES 1200H Environmental Science Research Experience
  • EES 1201H Environmental Science: Approaches and Methods in Research
• Plus a minimum of 0.5 FCEs to provide background for the student's research, approved by the student's supervisor and the Graduate Chair.
• Additional courses may be required if a student's preparedness is assessed as being insufficient.

Thesis

The execution of an original piece of research in environmental science carried out under faculty supervision and presented in thesis form. The program requires the oral examination of the completed thesis to a committee of three faculty members, including the faculty supervisor(s).

Program Length and Time Limit

• Program Length: 16 months full-time
• Time Limit: 3 years full-time