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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Application Fee

    CAD 129 

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines30-Aug-2023
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 10,667  / year
    Next Intake 30-Aug-2023

    Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences

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    Offered by: Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences     Degree: Doctor of Philosophy

    Program Requirements

    Thesis

    A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.

    Required Courses

    (1 credit)

    • ATOC 700 Ph.D. Proposal Seminar (1 credit)

      Offered by: Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences (Faculty of Science)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences : Seminar where students present their research and a comprehensive framework for the thesis.

      Terms: Fall 2022, Winter 2023, Summer 2023

      Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.

    • ATOC 701 Ph.D. Comprehensive (General)

      Offered by: Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences (Faculty of Science)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences : An examination that must be passed by all doctoral candidates in order to continue in the doctoral program.

      Terms: Fall 2022, Winter 2023, Summer 2023

      Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.

    Complementary Courses (7 credits)

    Students are required to take ATOC 751D1 and ATOC 751D2 OR ATOC 752D1 and ATOC 752D2.
    1 credit from:

    • ATOC 751D1 Seminar: Physical Meteorology (0.5 credits)

      Offered by: Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences (Faculty of Science)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences : Seminars on topics in physical meteorology. Students are required to present one or more seminars during the year on their thesis research and to participate actively in the seminars given by others.

      Terms: Fall 2022

      Instructors: Tremblay, Bruno (Fall)

      • Students must register for both ATOC 751D1 and ATOC 751D2

      • No credit will be given for this course unless both ATOC 751D1 and ATOC 751D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms

      • ATOC 751D1 and ATOC 751D2 together are equivalent to ATOC 751

    • ATOC 751D2 Seminar: Physical Meteorology (0.5 credits)

      Offered by: Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences (Faculty of Science)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences : See ATOC 751D1 for course description.

      Terms: Winter 2023

      Instructors: Tremblay, Bruno (Winter)

      • Prerequisite: ATOC 751D1

      • No credit will be given for this course unless both ATOC 751D1 and ATOC 751D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms

      • ATOC 751D1 and ATOC 751D2 together are equivalent to ATOC 751

    • ATOC 752D1 Atmospheric, Oceanic and Climate Dynamics (0.5 credits)

      Offered by: Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences (Faculty of Science)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences : Seminars on topics in atmospheric, oceanic and climate dynamics. Students are required to present one or more seminars during the year on their thesis research and to participate actively in the seminars given by others.

      Terms: Fall 2022

      Instructors: Tremblay, Bruno (Fall)

      • Students must register for both ATOC 752D1 and ATOC 752D2

      • No credit will be given for this course unless both ATOC 752D1 and ATOC 752D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms

    • ATOC 752D2 Atmospheric, Oceanic and Climate Dynamics (0.5 credits)

      Offered by: Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences (Faculty of Science)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences : See ATOC 752D1 for course description.

      Terms: Winter 2023

      Instructors: Tremblay, Bruno (Winter)

      • Prerequisite: ATOC 752D1

      • No credit will be given for this course unless both ATOC 752D1 and ATOC 752D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms

    And 6 credits from the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, at the 500 or 600 level, as approved by the Graduate Program Director.

    Faculty of Science—2022-2023 (last updated Aug. 24, 2022) (disclaimer)

    Disciplines

    Faculty of Science

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    All applicants, regardless of country of origin or educational backgrounds must meet these minimum academic requirements:

    • A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent as recognized by McGill University) in a subject closely related to the one selected for graduate work.
      • Unless otherwise noted, the Master’s program at McGill requires the completion of a four-year degree in a related area at a recognized institution. Admission to a doctoral degree requires the completion of a Master’s degree in a related area at a recognized institution.
      • The minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is 3.0 out of a possible 4.0, or a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2 out of 4.0 in the last two years of full-time studies. In some departments, however, a higher CGPA is required for admission. Consult your program requirements for details.
      • Your educational credentials will be assessed for equivalency with a McGill University degree. Please consult the Degree Equivalency page for more information.
    • Proficiency in English: The primary language of instruction at McGill is English. You may make arrangements to write papers, examinations or theses in French, except in cases where knowledge of the English language is one of the objectives of the course. Prior to admission, you may need to demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency in English. For more information, visit the English Language Proficiency page.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    CAD 10,667 

    Application Fee

    CAD 129 

    How to Apply

    1. Apply online

      • For a non-refundable fee of $129.03, you can submit up to two applications in the same term to two different programs. Certain programs require additional fees.

      • Do not select both the Thesis option and the Non-Thesis option for the same program as you can make this change after submitting your application.

        If applying to Mechanical Engineering or Masters of Engineering, you must apply to both the Thesis option and the Non-Thesis option if you want to be considered for both.

      • You can stop and save your progress at any time. The application will only be processed once you have submitted.
      • Once you have submitted your application an acknowledgement will be sent to the email address you have included in your application. You will be able to track your application via the online application system
      • Submit your supporting documents online. You must upload copies of your transcripts from each university-level institution you have attended, as well as other documents stipulated by the department you have applied to. A list of the required documents will be accessible on the online application system. Additional supporting documents submitted by mail or email will not be included in your application.

    2. Submit your supporting documents

      Applicants are required to provide supporting documents with their application. You should upload all supporting documents except for official transcripts, test scores and letters of recommendation. McGill will request letters of reference on your behalf from referees you identify on the application form.

      For any additional application instructions or details about the documents being requested (i.e. Statement of Purpose, Writing Sample, Academic C.V.), please refer to the program page for the academic unit you are applying to. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the department you have applied to.

    3. Submit your test scores

      Where applicable, arrange for test scores (TOEFL, GMAT, GRE) to be sent to McGill directly from the testing agency. You must indicate the McGill University institution code: 0935

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