Master's in Water Science

This master's program is the only Master of Science specifically in water science offered in Quebec. It provides multidisciplinary training covering hydrology, water treatment, aquatic biogeochemistry, and remote sensing, combining fieldwork, laboratory equipment, and a research project defended as a thesis. Students choose from four concentrations: climate change and natural hazards, ecosystem health, water and society, and decontamination and environmental biotechnologies. The program totals 45 credits, comprising 5 mandatory credits, 12 elective credits, and 28 thesis credits, and leads to a Maitre es sciences (M.Sc.). It is offered both full-time and part-time, with three annual intakes in the fall, winter, and summer terms and flexible deadlines for this thesis-based program. Entry follows a bachelor's degree in a relevant pure or applied science discipline, with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 out of 4.3. Courses are taught in French, with language courses available for non-francophone students, and academic credentials from outside Quebec are subject to an equivalency review.