Msc in Earth and Ocean Sciences in Canada at UVic Canada

Program Overview for Msc in Earth and Ocean Sciences in Canada:

Study topics such as global climate change, earthquakes, groundwater pollution, or marine pollution through Master of Science (MSc) or Ph.D. options. You can study comprehensive multidisciplinary courses in geology, geophysics, oceanography, and atmospheric and climatic sciences. 

In the field of Earth and Ocean Sciences, you will receive a unique education that will take you on field trips, field schools, and sea cruises. We believe that to study this planet, you must experience it for yourself. You will also have the opportunity to study with professors from the Canadian Center for Climate Modeling and Analysis and the nearby Institute of Marine Sciences and Geological Survey of Canada (Pacific).

UVic is located on the southern tip of the island and has a unique geographic location, giving it a rich and diverse biological community for research. Research in earth and ocean science aims to provide a wide range of skills and focus. In this program, you will receive guidance from our faculty and staff upon completing the thesis. The skills you'll learn here are generic, but they will give you an edge in a land-focused race.

Areas of focus

• Petrology
• Geochemistry
• Paleo geochemistry
• Marine geochemistry
• Marine biogeochemistry/phytoplankton
• Biological oceanography
• Marine biology
• Ocean mixing
• Ocean acoustics
• Climate theory and modeling
• Hydrothermal studies
• Structural geology
• Sedimentology
• Geophysics

The eligibility for Msc in Earth and Ocean Sciences in Canada for both domestic and international student is:

Applicants for a graduate degree in Earth and Ocean Sciences should have a Major or Honours degree in a closely related science. A student who does not have such a degree can be admitted to the program but must complete additional makeup courses. In doing so, the student must obtain a grade of at least B (5.0) in each makeup course and an average of B+ (6.0) in the makeup courses. Mature students are advised to consult the Faculty regulations regarding conditional admittance.

Inquiries concerning the graduate program may be addressed to the SEOS Graduate Secretary, School of Earth and Ocean Sciences. Application forms for admission, which include the need for financial assistance, can be obtained directly from the Graduate Admissions and Records website. A statement of research interests must be submitted with the completed application.

Applicants whose native language is not English must write the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and submit the scores to the Graduate Admissions and Records Office (see English Language Proficiency) together with their application forms. Even with passing TOEFL scores, students may be required to take English language courses in addition to other course work.

Deadlines

Applications to graduate studies are considered year-round.

These are the test eligibilities for the Msc in Earth and Ocean Sciences to qualify.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Msc in Earth and Ocean Sciences in Canada.

All graduate students must have a faculty member who serves as their academic supervisor. When you apply:

• You must list a potential supervisor on your application
• This faculty member must agree to be your supervisor and recommend your admission.

To find a supervisor, review the faculty contacts. When you've found a faculty member whose research complements your own, contact them by email.

Contact the graduate secretary at eosc@uvic.ca or 250-721-6120.

Graduate students registered in full-time programs are automatically considered for a fellowship. This is based on a qualifying GPA.

Individual award amounts may vary depending on the program.

UVic Fellowship Awards

• Up to $17,500 per year (masters)
• Up to $20,000 per year (Ph.D.)

UVic Graduate Awards

• Up to $10,000 per year (masters and PhD)

Eligibility

• The minimum requirement for funding consideration is an A- average on the last two years of coursework
• Domestic and international students are considered equally for funding
• Full-time registration (3.0 units) for UVic Fellowship holders and at least part-time registration (1.5 units) for UVic Graduate Award holders
• Full-time registration for students registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) is 1.5 units

Every year we employ many graduate students to assist with teaching, research, and lab instruction.

• Their academic units hire teaching assistants (TAs) to assist with teaching and grading courses. These are unionized, hourly positions.
• Faculty members hire research assistants (RAs) to help with their research. These roles are sometimes called scientific assistants or laboratory instructors. RA salaries come from faculty members’ research grants. Because of this, RA hours, salary, and other details are worked out between you and the faculty member.

Work-study

The work-study program offers part-time jobs on campus that fit your course schedule.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be a full-time student
• Demonstrate financial need
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)

Co-operative Education Program (co-op)

UVic is home to the largest graduate co-op program in Canada. You can add a co-op to your master’s or doctoral studies for work experience in your field of study.

Bursaries

We offer non-repayable bursaries based on financial needs.

To be eligible for a bursary, you must be:

• Already receiving the maximum government student loans available to you
• In full-time status as determined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
• In good academic standing