Earth Sciences (Water) - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

University of Waterloo

Canada, Waterloo

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University of Waterloo

Canada , Waterloo

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMay-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 48 month(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 7,396 / per term

Next Intake May-2026

Earth Sciences (Water) - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

About

Get a quantitative and scientifically rigorous education in water sciences, sustainable mining, earth processes and geohazards. Discover innovative ways to tackle global water challenges with the PhD in Earth Sciences Collaborative Water program.

Join one of the leading groundwater hydrology research groups in the world. Focus on the characterization of biogeochemical, hydrogeologic and geological systems, and the response of these systems to human interference. Learn from award-winning faculty members.

Along with developing expertise in your area of research, two interdisciplinary water courses will capture both theoretical and practical components. This includes in-class lectures, fieldwork, interdisciplinary group work, and individual research seminars.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

The program is open to students who have completed a Master of Science (MSc) degree with a 75% average and who have outstanding academic credentials and a demonstrated ability to do original scholarly work.
A normal requirement is a background in geology or geological engineering, but other experience relevant to a candidate's research interests will be considered. Candidates will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Before applying to the program, students are strongly advised to establish contact with potential supervisors. It is a good strategy to identify whether the potential supervisors that students would like to undertake research with have available positions and funding.
Admission from the BSc degree to the Doctoral program: in exceptional cases where a student demonstrates academic excellence including: research potential, scientific maturity and good writing skills, they may be allowed, at the discretion of the Graduate Committee, to proceed directly to the PhD degree from the BSc, without the completion of the MSc.

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 Earth and Environmental Sciences graduate students.