University of Toronto Earth Sciences

Location

Department of Earth Sciences,
Earth Sciences Centre,
22 Russell Street,
Toronto, ON, M5S 3B1, Canada

Contacts

Website: https://www.es.utoronto.ca/programs/graduate/
Phone: 416-978-3022
Admissions e-mail: grad@es.utoronto.ca

Program Information

• Master of Science (M.Sc)
  • Doctoral-stream/Research-based: Regular research master’s involving a mix of research and coursework – usually completed in one year and guaranteed funding for at least one year
• Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc)
  • 2-year research project and a formal written thesis required
  • Must be completed within 3 years
  • Guaranteed funding for 2 years (the funding for the second year must be provided by the supervisor)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  • Full-time enrollment only
  • Must be completed within 6 years
  • Guaranteed funding for four years or five years for direct-entry students

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Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• M.Sc.: four-year B.Sc degree or B.A.Sc degree or equivalent for either
• Ph.D.: research-oriented M.Sc. degree or equivalent
• It is recommended that students directly contact potential research supervisors to discuss graduate research BEFORE application

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GPA

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on 4.0 scale) for M.Sc.
• Minimum CGPA of 3.3 for Ph.D.

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GRE

• Not required

Supporting Documents

• nline application
• Application fee: $120
• Official transcripts (hardcopy as well)
• CV
• Research statement
• Personal statement
• 2 letters of recommendation. Preferably submitted directly online by referees.
• Proof of English Proficiency (if applicable)
  • TOEFL: IBT(minimum overall 93 and 22+ in writing & Speaking sections), PBT(minimum 580 and 5.0+ for TWE)
    • For TA applicants, the minimum is 100.
  • MELAB: minimum 85
  • IELTS: minimum 7.0
  • COPE: minimum 76 with 22+ in each component and 32+ in Writing

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Timeline

• Application opens: September 22nd
• Domestic and International students deadline: January 15th

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Tuition 2018-2019

• Domestic students - $8,489.52 per year
• International students:
  • Ph.D.: $9,113.52 per year
  • M.Sc.: $24,853.52 per year
• Base stipend: $18,500 per year

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