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*Online Application form
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**MSc, MASc and PhD [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/apply-online here]
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**MEng [http://engineering.ubc.ca/eng/students/master-engineering/forms here]
 
*Two official transcripts
 
*Two official transcripts
 
*Three reference letters
 
*Three reference letters
*Statement of intent
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*TOEFL scores - international applicants from universities where English is not the primary language of instruction
*TOEFL scores (where applicable)
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For more information, click [http://www.eos.ubc.ca/academic/graduate/application-process.html here]
For more information, click [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/how/documents.asp here]
 
 
 
  
 
==Timeline==
 
==Timeline==

Revision as of 03:29, 28 December 2012


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

For more information, click here

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 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

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

For more information, click here


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

For more information on tuition, click here
For information on admission scholarships, click here