Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Earth and Ocean Sciences)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$7,920/Yr
CA$7,920 /Yr
- PhD in Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria is offered as a 4-years program by the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences.
- The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
- Students can study integrated multidisciplinary programs in geology, geophysics, oceanography, and atmosphere and climate sciences.
- In Earth and ocean sciences, students will receive a unique education that takes them out on field trips, field schools, and marine cruises.
- Students will also have the opportunity to study with faculty from the Canadian Centre for Climate Modelling and Analysis and the nearby Institute of Ocean Sciences and Geological Survey of Canada (Pacific).
- The PhD program consists of a minimum of 45 units.
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Important Dates
Admission are on Rolling Basis.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | CA$7920 (CAD 7920) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Room and Board | CA$13323 (CAD 13323) |
Total Cost | CA$13323 (CAD 13323) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
2021 | CA$15345 (CAD 15345) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a bachelor’s and master’s degree in science or engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A grade point average of 5.0/9.0 (B average) in the work of the last two years (30 units) leading to the bachelor’s degree.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete a bachelor’s and master's degree in science or engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- The minimum grade score for a degree should be 7/10 (60%), first class.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Climatologists
- Data analysts
- Environmental consultants
- Geologists
- Hydrologists
- Nature resource managers
- Environmental lawyers
- Marine biologists
- Oceanographers
- Professors
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Australia Awards Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Australian Government Research Training Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships | Scholarship per studentCA$ 52,637/Yr$52,637 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 33,115/Yr$33,115 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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