Soil and Environment (PhD) at Université Laval in Québec, Canada is a doctorate in Environmental Sciences programme. The programme runs for 4 years.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Environmental Sciences
Duration: 4 years
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Program details
Overview
This PhD programme trains students to conduct original research on the environmental science of soils in agricultural, urban, and industrial contexts, covering soil physics, chemistry, microbiology, and water conservation. Described by the university as unique in French in North America, the programme comprises 90 credits over an estimated four years of full-time study, combining coursework with a doctoral thesis carried out under faculty supervision. Instruction is primarily on campus, with some courses offered at a distance. The credential awarded is a Philosophiae Doctor (Ph.D.) from Universite Laval's Department of Soils and Agri-Food Engineering. Applicants may come from backgrounds in forestry, biology, chemistry, civil engineering, food engineering, geography, or geology.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a master's degree in soils and environment or an equivalent qualification; candidates from related fields such as forestry, biology, chemistry, civil engineering, food engineering, geography, or geology may also be considered, subject to additional conditions set by the programme director. A minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.33 scale, or equivalent, is required. Before admission, applicants must secure a professor who agrees to supervise their research and obtain written confirmation, along with a curriculum vitae, a motivation letter, and three reference reports. Preparatory coursework may be required if prior training is judged insufficient.
