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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

    Entomology: Neotropical Environment

    About

    Offered by: Natural Resource 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

    • BIOL 640 Tropical Biology and Conservation (3 credits)

      Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Biology (Sci) : Long-term research at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute will be organized and synthesized to examine historical assembly and ecological maintenance of tropical communities. This synthesis will draw on phylogenetic concepts for historical insight and will examine the probable resilience of these communities to global change, pollution and biodiversity loss.

      Terms: Winter 2023, Summer 2023

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

      • Restriction: students enrolled in Neotropical Environment Option (NEO) or permission of the instructor

      • Fees: Graduate students requesting registration in the Neotropical Environment Option pay a fee of $869.82. This fee is used to support the costs associated with transportation and housing while in Panama.

      • Fees: Graduate students requesting registration in the Neotropical Environment Option pay a fee of $892.78. This fee is used to support the costs associated with transportation and housing while in Panama.

    • ENVR 610 Foundations of Environmental Policy (3 credits)

      Offered by: Bieler School of Environment (School of Environment)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Environment : Analysis of current environmental policies to reveal implicit and explicit assumptions regarding scientific methods, hypothesis testing, subject/object, causality, certainty, deities, health, development, North-South concerns for resources, commons, national sovereignty, equity. Discussion of implications of such assumptions for building future environmental policies.

      Terms: Summer 2023

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

      • Restriction: Enrolment in the Graduate Environment Option or enrolment in the Neotropical Environment Option (NEO) or permission of the instructor.

      • **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fourth lecture day.

    • NRSC 701 Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination

      Offered by: Natural Resource Sciences (Agricultural & Environmental Sciences)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Natural Resource Sciences : An examination that must be passed by all doctoral candidates in order to continue in the doctoral program.

      Terms: Fall 2022, Winter 2023

      Instructors: Faucher, Sebastien (Fall) Faucher, Sebastien (Winter)

    • NRSC 751 Graduate Seminar 4

      Offered by: Natural Resource Sciences (Agricultural & Environmental Sciences)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Natural Resource Sciences : Presentation on a selected topic, research proposal or research results based on progress in the Ph.D. degree.

      Terms: Fall 2022, Winter 2023

      Instructors: Driscoll, Brian T (Fall) Driscoll, Brian T (Winter)

      • Restriction: Open to students in the Ph.D. Program

      • Section 001 Micrometeorology, Forest Science and Soil Science students

      • Section 002 Entomology and Wildlife Biology students

      • Section 003 Microbiology students

    • NRSC 752 Graduate Seminar 5

      Offered by: Natural Resource Sciences (Agricultural & Environmental Sciences)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Natural Resource Sciences : Presentation on a selected topic, research proposal or research results based on progress in the Ph.D. degree.

      Terms: Fall 2022, Winter 2023

      Instructors: Driscoll, Brian T (Fall) Driscoll, Brian T (Winter)

      • Restriction: Open to students in the Ph.D. Program

      • Section 001 Micrometeorology, Forest Science and Soil Science students

      • Section 002 Entomology and Wildlife Biology students

      • Section 003 Microbiology students

    • NRSC 753 Graduate Seminar 6

      Offered by: Natural Resource Sciences (Agricultural & Environmental Sciences)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Natural Resource Sciences : Presentation on a selected topic, research proposal or research results based on progress in the Ph.D. degree.

      Terms: Fall 2022, Winter 2023

      Instructors: Driscoll, Brian T (Fall) Driscoll, Brian T (Winter)

      • Restriction: Open to students in the Ph.D. Program

      • Section 001 Micrometeorology, Forest Science and Soil Science students

      • Section 002 Entomology and Wildlife Biology students

      • Section 003 Microbiology students

    • NRSC 754 Graduate Seminar 7

      Offered by: Natural Resource Sciences (Agricultural & Environmental Sciences)

      Administered by: Graduate Studies

      Overview

      Natural Resource Sciences : Presentation on a selected topic, research proposal or research results based on progress in the Ph.D. degree.

      Terms: Fall 2022, Winter 2023

      Instructors: Driscoll, Brian T (Fall) Driscoll, Brian T (Winter)

      • Restriction: Open to students in the Ph.D. Program

      • Section 001 Micrometeorology, Forest Science and Soil Science students

      • Section 002 Entomology and Wildlife Biology students

      • Section 003 Microbiology students

    Note: Participation in the MSE-Panama Symposium presentation in Montreal is also required.

    Elective Courses

    3 credits, at the 500 level or higher, on environmental issues to be chosen in consultation with and approved by the student’s supervisor AND the Neotropical Environment Options Director.

    Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences—2022-2023 (last updated Aug. 24, 2022) (disclaimer)

    Disciplines

    Agricultural & Environmental Sciences

    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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