Earth and Environmental Sciences (PhD) is a doctorate in Environmental Sciences programme offered by McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Environmental Sciences
Duration: 4 years
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The PhD in Earth and Environmental Sciences at McMaster University is offered through the School of Geography and Earth Sciences and provides graduate research training across earth and environmental disciplines. Research areas include hydrological sciences, geochemistry, near-surface environmental processes, environment and health, social geography, and spatial analysis, supported by field, laboratory, and modelling facilities within a multidisciplinary research environment. Students undertake an original research project culminating in a doctoral dissertation under faculty supervision, drawing on the school's combined expertise across physical and human geography, earth sciences, and environmental science. The programme is completed on a full-time basis over a nominal four years, with typical entry in September and an application deadline in January. Prospective applicants are directed to the Graduate Calendar for specific admission requirements.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants normally hold a completed Master's degree with distinction in their previous graduate work, equivalent to at least a McMaster B+ average, along with strong letters of reference. Admission directly from a Master's program without completing the degree, or in exceptional cases directly from a Bachelor's degree, is possible where the applicant shows sufficient promise including at least an A average; such students are reviewed after one year and may instead be registered as a Master's candidate. Official transcripts from every post-secondary institution attended are required. Admission is competitive: meeting the minimum average does not guarantee a place, and the relevant Faculty's Graduate Admissions and Studies Committee makes the final decision. Applicants whose primary language is not English must supply an IELTS score of at least 6.5 overall (minimum 5.5 per band) or a TOEFL iBT score of at least 92, unless exempted for having completed a degree taught in English.
