• MSc in Geography at the University of Victoria is offered as a 2-years program by the Department of Geography. 
  • The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
  • Students will work on important issues affecting society today, like conservation and the changing climate’s effect on human systems.
  • UVic’s location on Vancouver Island gives students easy access to marine and alpine ecosystems, freshwater wetlands, rivers, lakes, and a temperate rainforest for fieldwork.
  • This degree is research-focused (i.e., thesis or dissertation option) and is supplemented by nominal coursework designed to build knowledge and enhance research- and career-related skills.
  • The program involves students in coursework and research proposal development in year one, followed by independent research pursuits and thesis writing in year two. 
  • The MSc program consists of a minimum of 19 units.