Program Overview

Introduction to the M.Sc. Program

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Dalhousie University offers a Master of Science (M.Sc.) program designed to equip students for a professional career in the resource or environmental industries, research or technical positions in government or university labs, or qualify them for a Ph.D. program in Earth and Environmental Sciences and related disciplines, or further study in Engineering, Law, Education, and other professional fields.

Program Description

A M.Sc. from the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences will provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge for a successful career in their chosen field. The program is designed to be completed in approximately two years, depending on the student's academic background and the requirements of their specific research program.

Admission Requirements

• The admission requirements for the M.Sc. program are explained on the Faculty of Graduate Studies website.
• A B.Sc. (honours) or equivalent is normally required for admission.
• Excellent B.Sc. graduates admitted to an M.Sc. program may be eligible to transfer to a Ph.D. program after their first year of study.

Program Structure

• M.Sc. students are required to take ERTH 6300 (Research Skills) and ERTH 6353 (Quantitative Methods), as well as two other classes.
• Students also conduct independent field- and/or laboratory-based research and write and defend a M.Sc. thesis.

Courses Offered

The following courses are offered as part of the M.Sc. program:

• ERTH 5131: Advanced Petroleum Geoscience (Winter)
• ERTH 5151: Mineral Deposits (Winter)
• ERTH 5520: GIS Applications to Environmental and Geological Sciences (Winter)
• ERTH 5530: Environmental Remote Sensing (Fall, Summer)
• ERTH 5600: Exploring Geographic Information Systems (Summer)
• ERTH 6250: Directed Studies Course (Winter)
• ERTH 6300: Research Design and Scientific Presentation (Fall/Winter)
• ERTH 6353: Quantitative Methods in Earth and Environmental Sciences (Fall)
• ERTH 6400: Geochronology and Thermochronology (Winter)

Conclusion

The M.Sc. program in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Dalhousie University provides students with a comprehensive education and training in their chosen field, preparing them for a successful career in industry, government, or academia.