• Dalhousie University offers a Master of Environmental Science for a duration of 2 years.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on both a full-time and part-time basis.
  • This two-year program will give students the opportunity to create and share the knowledge that will generate positive change in the world. 
  • The various degree program provided by the department are:
    • Master of Environmental Studies
    • Master of Resource and Environmental Management
    • Interdisciplinary PhD
  • The minimum course requirement is 15 credit hours and a thesis.
  • Students can apply for a number of scholarships such as Tri-Agency Scholarships (i.e., NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) and fellowships available to Dalhousie's academic community.
  • The student-faculty ratio of the program is 16:1 which increases the interaction between faculty and the students.
  •  The program’s balance of courses and peer interaction allows students to explore a broad range of issues.
  • Students are supported and mentored by the larger group of researchers to complete the project. 
  • The research areas of the program are:
    • Biodiversity conservation
    • Energy systems
    • Ecosystem services
    • Freshwater and marine systems
    • Industrial sustainability
    • Policy and public engagement
  • The average salary goes up to 52,000 USD after completion of the program.