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Contacts

Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences,
The University of British Columbia,
Room 2020, Earth Sciences Building,
2207 Main Mall,
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada, V6T 1Z4.
Website: http://www.eos.ubc.ca/academic/graduate/
Phone: 604-822-2449
Admissions e-mail: gradsec@eos.ubc.ca

Program Information

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

• Three options:
  • Thesis option (2 years)
  • Course-based Co-op option (2 years)
  • Course-based option (1 year)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

• 5 years

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Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• MSc program
  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • Minimum B+ average in last 2 years of study or A- (80%) grade average in 12 credits of 3rd/4th years
• PhD program
  • Masters degree or equivalent
  • 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)
  • 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 strongly recommended

Supporting Documents

• Two official transcripts
• Three reference letters
• Statement of intent
• TOEFL scores (where applicable)

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Timeline

• Jan. 1, 2010 - Deadline for non-Canadian and non-American students to apply
• Feb. 1, 2010 - Deadline for Canadian and American students to apply

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Tuition 2009-2010

• Master of Science
  • First year tuition (Canadian student) - $ 4 098.30
  • Total first year fees (Canadian student) - $ 4 738.51
  • First year tuition (Visa student) - $ 7 200
  • Total first year fees (Visa student) - $ 7 840.21
• Doctor of Philosophy
  • First year tuition (Canadian student) - $ 4 098.30
  • Total first year fees (Canadian student) - $ 4 738.51
  • First year tuition (Visa student) - $ 7 200
  • Total first year fees (Visa student) - $ 7 840.21

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For information on admission scholarships, click here