Earth and Environmental Sciences

Dalhousie University

Canada, Halifax

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Dalhousie University

Canada , Halifax

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

ERTH

Application Fee

CAD 115

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines9-Jan-2023

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 7,392 / year

Next Intake 9-Jan-2023

Earth and Environmental Sciences

About

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Dalhousie University offers MSc and PhD programs in a variety of fields. Co-operation with the Geological Survey of Canada (Atlantic) at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography and the Oceanography Department (Dalhousie) enhances their research strength in Marine Geology, mainly carried out through the Departmentâ€™s Centre for Marine Geology. The Department is actively involved in the Ocean Drilling Program (the Canadian Secretariat for this program is in the Department) and with International Geological Correlation Programs.

Fields of Study

Marine geology and geophysics
Appalachian geology
Isotope geology
Economic geology
Petrology
Geochemistry and mineralogy
Geophysics
Sedimentology
Micropaleontology and coastal sedimentation
Structural geology
Metamorphism
Tectonics
Hydrology
Biogeochemistry
Climate change

Disciplines

Faculty of Science

Requirements

Entry Requirements

PhD

Thesis-based master's degree or its equivalent.
Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.
Degree granted by university of recognized standing.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 7,392 / year

Application Fee

CAD 115

How to Apply

Your guide to the application process

Applying for graduate studies at Dalhousie is a detailed process. We’ve outlined the steps below, and don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you run into challenges along the way.

Before you start your application please ensure you review and meet your:

Program-specific requirements
Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum admission requirements
Language proficiency scores for international students

Check your application deadline

Your application deadline depends on your citizenship, the term you want to start and, in many cases, the specific program you are applying to. Non-Canadian applicants generally need to apply earlier than Canadian applicants to allow for the processing of study permits.

The table below provides the general application deadlines set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. But be sure to confirm the deadline for your program of choice by visiting the Programs page of our website.

General application deadlines

For September admission:
June 1 (Canadian applicants), April 1 (non-Canadian applicants)

For January admission:
October 31 (Canadian applicants), August 31 (non-Canadian applicants)

For May admission:
Feb. 28 (Canadian applicants), Dec. 31 (non-Canadian applicants)

Complete the online form and pay the application fee

To apply, complete the online application form and pay the $115 application fee. Payment must be received before your application is processed. Methods of payment are included on the online application.

Other steps to consider

In addition to submitting your application form you will need to provide supporting documents and may need to secure a faculty member to work with as a supervisor for your research. Review the list below to determine what else may be required and to learn what to do after submitting your application.