University of British Columbia Atmospheric Science

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

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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

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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
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For information on admission scholarships, click here