University of British Columbia Atmospheric Science

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
  • MSc, MASc and PhD here
  • MEng here
• 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

• 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

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