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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, <br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.eos.ubc.ca/academics/graduate/<br>
The University of British Columbia,<br>
 
Room 2020, Earth Sciences Building,<br>
 
2207 Main Mall,<br>
 
Vancouver, British Columbia<br>
 
Canada, V6T 1Z4. <br>
 
'''Website:''' http://www.eos.ubc.ca/academic/graduate/<br>
 
 
'''Phone:''' 604-822-2449<br>
 
'''Phone:''' 604-822-2449<br>
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' gradsec@eos.ubc.ca
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' gradsec@eos.ubc.ca
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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
 
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
 
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
*Three options:
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**Thesis (2 years)
**Thesis option (2 years)
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**Course-based Co-op (2 years)
**Course-based Co-op option (2 years)
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**Course-based (1 year)
**Course-based option (1 year)
 
 
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
 
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
 
*5 years
 
*5 years
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
*MSc program
 
*MSc program
**4 year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
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**Bachelor's degree in atmospheric science, physics, chemistry, mathematics/statistics, physical geography, physical oceanography, or environmental science/engineering
**Minimum B+ average in last 2 years of study or A- (80%) grade average in 12 credits of 3rd/4th years
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**Minimum B+ average in third and fourth year courses or A- (80%) grade average in 12 credits of 3rd/4th years
 
*PhD program
 
*PhD program
**Masters degree or equivalent
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**Masters degree or equivalent with clear evidence of research potential
**Overall average grade of B+ (76% at UBC)
 
 
**First-class bachelor’s degree with 1 year of MSc studies may be accepted (research potential needed)
 
**First-class bachelor’s degree with 1 year of MSc studies may be accepted (research potential needed)
 
**required to complete 12 credits with a first class average during their first year of study: at least 9 credits (500-level or above) and at least 9 credits must be of first class standing
 
**required to complete 12 credits with a first class average during their first year of study: at least 9 credits (500-level or above) and at least 9 credits must be of first class standing
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**Students with an overall A grade average in an honours bachelor’s degree may be accepted directly
 
**Students with an overall A grade average in an honours bachelor’s degree may be accepted directly
  
For more information, click [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/minimum-academic-requirements-canadian-or-us-credentials here] for domestic requirements and [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/minimum-academic-requirements-international-credentials here] for international requirements
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For more information, click [https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/minimum-academic-requirements-canadian-or-us-credentials here] for domestic requirements and [https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/minimum-academic-requirements-international-credentials here] for international requirements
  
 
====GRE====
 
====GRE====
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====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
*Online Application form  
 
*Online Application form  
**MSc, MASc and PhD [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/apply-online here]
 
**MEng [http://engineering.ubc.ca/eng/students/master-engineering/forms here]
 
 
*Two official transcripts
 
*Two official transcripts
 
*Three reference letters
 
*Three reference letters

Revision as of 08:40, 22 June 2018

Contacts

Website: http://www.eos.ubc.ca/academics/graduate/
Phone: 604-822-2449
Admissions e-mail: gradsec@eos.ubc.ca

Program Information

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

    • Thesis (2 years)
    • Course-based Co-op (2 years)
    • Course-based (1 year)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  • 5 years

For more information, click here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • MSc program
    • Bachelor's degree in atmospheric science, physics, chemistry, mathematics/statistics, physical geography, physical oceanography, or environmental science/engineering
    • Minimum B+ average in third and fourth year courses or A- (80%) grade average in 12 credits of 3rd/4th years
  • PhD program
    • Masters degree or equivalent with clear evidence of research potential
    • First-class bachelor’s degree with 1 year of MSc studies may be accepted (research potential needed)
    • required to complete 12 credits with a first class average during their first year of study: at least 9 credits (500-level or above) and at least 9 credits must be of first class standing
    • Students lacking necessary undergraduate preparation may be admitted into a qualifying year program
    • Students with an overall A grade average in an honours bachelor’s degree may be accepted directly

For more information, click here for domestic requirements and here for international requirements

GRE

  • Not mandatory, but may be submitted with application

Supporting Documents

  • Online Application form
  • Two official transcripts
  • Three reference letters
  • TOEFL scores - international applicants from universities where English is not the primary language of instruction

For more information, click here

Timeline

  • January 31 - All applicants for September Admission
  • If interested in another entry date, please email gradsec@eos.ubc.ca

Tuition 2012-2013

Domestic students - $4,349.16
International students - $7,640.70
For more information on tuition, click here
For information on admission scholarships, click here