MS/PhD in Oceanography in Canada at Dal U

Program Overview for MS/PhD in Oceanography in Canada:

Oceanographers study every aspect of the world’s oceans, from beaches to the deep sea, from the photosynthesis near the surface to the mud of the ocean floor. Biologists, Chemists, Geologists and Physicists work together on basic problems that also have real-world results: from moving shipping lanes in the Bay of Fundy to protect endangered right whales, to making measurements and constructing models that shed light on global climate change.

Students have the opportunity to collaborate with leading experts, to conduct fieldwork around the globe, to experience research at sea, and to participate in basic and advanced classes in all the sub-disciplines of oceanography.

Graduates of the Oceanography programs pursue a wide range of exciting careers in countries all over the world. Opportunities include careers in industry, government agencies and private institutions. Academia, research and development, consulting, policy, management, and alternative careers in fields such as journalism and medicine are just a few of the areas influenced by the oceanographic community.

RESEARCH STRENGTHS:

Dalhousie Oceanography students participate in exciting worldwide and world-class interdisciplinary research projects that focus on integrating observations and understanding of ocean processes to enable understanding of the present and past ocean, as well as predictions about the future ocean on scales of weeks to centuries.

Faculty members are leaders in their fi elds and most hold or have held prestigious appointments nationally and internationally. Dalhousie is also home to some of the world’s key ocean research networks

The eligibility for MS/PhD in Oceanography in Canada for both domestic and international student is:

An Honours degree, or its equivalent, is required for graduate admission to the Department of Oceanography. Undergraduate preparation may be in any of the basic sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Geology. Degrees in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Mathematics or Engineering are also acceptable if the undergraduate work includes a reasonably good background in relevant basic science.

For Master's you need:

• Four-year Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
• Degree granted by university of recognized standing

For PhD you need:

• First-class thesis Master’s degree or its equivalent
• Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
• Degree granted by university of recognized standing
• Most candidates for admission to a doctoral program possess a Master's Degree. Direct entry to some programs is possible for those with exceptional academic standing

Applicants to graduate programs are strongly advised to establish personal contact with potential faculty supervisors, and to do so before beginning the formal application process.

Make contact

• Email contact should be informed, specific, and well-written. Include a statement of research interests and goals and attach your CV and transcripts. Remember composing a thoughtful email is more likely to impress than a generic note expressing a love of the sea.
• Act quickly, get ahead. Potential supervisors are often only aware of students who make contact. Our faculty members accept graduate students regularly but are typically under deadlines so don't hesitate.
• Any of our faculty would be delighted to forward promising messages to colleagues whose research interests better match those outlined by a potential student, or who have new openings for students.

Other Application Documents you need:

1. Official Transcripts
2. Letter of recommendation (2)
3. Updated CV/Resume
4. Statement of Purpose

These are the test eligibilities for the MS/PhD in Oceanography to qualify.

The scholarships available for the MS/PhD in Oceanography are:

Dalhousie Killam Predoctoral Scholarships

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Country: Canada Level: Graduate & Phd Scholarship for: Domestic and International Students students

The international student tuition fees and costs for MS/PhD in Oceanography in Canada.

Students do not typically pay tuition. Instead, support for the students’ living and research expenses comes mainly from supervisors’ research grants. 

Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Markus Kienast
Email: oceangoc@dal.ca
Office: Rm 5637, LSC Ocean Wing