Environmental Science (MSc)
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Duration2 year(s)
Tuition FeeCAD 23,079 / Year
Apply DateAugust 16, 2022
Next IntakeAugust 1, 2022
Environmental Science (MSc)
About
In Acadia's Master of Science in Environmental Science you will both increase your employability in government, non-profit organizations, and industry. You will also be well prepared to move on to other graduate level opportunities. As part of a small, research-focused department, you will primarily be working closely with your supervisor on your research, field work, and thesis. You will also take additional courses to supplement your research and broaden your advanced knowledge in the discipline.
You can apply directly to the two-year program once a willing supervisor has been confirmed.
Be Inspired
The faculty members in Acadia’s Environmental Science program are highly active researchers in the local region and internationally. You will benefit from a wide variety of dedicated field locations, engaging researchers, and friendly faculty and staff. Acadia’s faculty work in partnership with a wide range of NGOs, industry, and government departments to provide many networking opportunities.
You also have access to a wide variety of research tools and facilities within the department, and through connected research centres such as the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, the Acadia Centre for Microstructural Analysis, and the Centre of Geographic Sciences.
Research Interests
- Environmental Geochemistry
- Contaminant Distribution and Effects
- Ecotoxicology
- Environmental Earth Science
- Environmental Health
- Impact Assessment and Risk Analysis
- Paleolimnology
- Trace Metal Speciation and Fate
- Arctic Change
- Coastal Ecosystem Resilience
- Tidal Power Generation
- Migration Ecology
- Contaminated Site Assessment
- Wastewater Analysis and Treatment
Requirements
Entry Requirements
English Requirements
- PTEMin 61
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 90
English Program Requirements
Since English is the language of instruction at Acadia University, you must be able to communicate competently in English both orally and in writing. If your first language is not English, you may be required to present your TOEFL, IELTS, CAEL or PTE Academic scores. Acadia's English requirements are as follows:
- TOEFL - 90 IBT with no subtest score below 20
- IELTS - 6.5 with no subtest score below 6.0
- CAEL/CAEL Online - 70 with no subtest score below 60
- PTE Academic - 61 with no subtest score below 60
- Cambridge C1 Advanced Exam (CAE) - Pass A, B, or C - 180 or above with no subtest score below 173
- PELMO - 65 with no section below 30
- Cambridge B2 First Exam (FCE): Pass A - 180 with no subtest score below 173
- Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 115, with no sub score below 90
- LanguageCert Academic: 70-74 overall, with no skill under 65
If you have studied in an English medium of instruction for three years, the language proficiency requirement may be waived.
If you do not meet our English requirements but are academically admissible, you may receive an offer of admission allowing you to begin your degree program upon successful completion of our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program. For more information visit the English Language Centre.
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Environmental Science (MSc)
Acadia University
Canada, Kentville