Scientific Illustration (Graduate Diploma) at Université Laval in Québec, Canada is a postgraduate diploma in Others programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Diploma
Field:Others
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This Diplome d'etudes superieures specialisees (DESS) in Scientific Illustration at Universite Laval is a 30-credit graduate diploma combining science, art, and design, described as unique among French-language programs in Canada. The curriculum takes a multidisciplinary approach across four scientific fields: space, earth, living things, and humans, training graduates to produce accurate illustrations for scientific and educational contexts. The program follows an intensive format completed over three consecutive sessions (fall, winter, summer), for a total duration of about one year. Enrollment is limited to 25 places per cohort, and admission is offered for the Fall term only. Instruction is primarily on campus, though some courses may be offered at a distance or in a hybrid format. Applicants submit a portfolio of drawings and a motivation letter alongside their academic file. The diploma suits science graduates with strong observational-drawing ability seeking specialized illustration training.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: A bachelor's degree or an equivalent diploma is required, along with a program or graduation GPA of at least 3.00 on the 4.33 scale. Applicants must show a strong interest in science and talent for observational drawing, and submit a portfolio of drawings and a motivation letter. Non-francophone applicants need a TCF-TP score of at least 361 out of 699, including at least 8 out of 20 on the written-expression component.
