Master of Science - Environmental Science
- 2 years
- Duration
- 40,388 CAD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Mixed
- Format
- Kamloops / Canada
- Location
- Thompson River University
- School
Program description
The TRU Master of Science in Environmental Science programme takes an integrative, multi-disciplinary strategy to environmental research.
The environment is a collection of biological, geological, physical, chemical, social, and cultural elements that interact to shape an individual's or community's existence. Global problems such as overpopulation, climate change, and habitat fragmentation endanger our environment. Many of these problems are caused by humans, and as a result, they endanger human health. The issues we face today cannot be solved solely through scientific discovery, but also through an equal understanding of culture, sociology, economics, politics, and ethics.
The TRU MSc in environmental sciences programme meets the requirements of environmental workers on a local, regional, provincial, national, and international scale. The programme is intended to produce graduates who are innovative, have multidisciplinary skills, and have a wide understanding of environmental science. It is designed to be distinct, adaptable, and pertinent.
Program structure
- Environmental Science I: History, Philosophy and Concepts
- Environmental Science II: Conducting Science
- Environmental Science: Topics and Case Studies
- Environmental Science: Dissemination and Outreach
- Thesis ; Masters Thesis must be completed under the direct supervision of your Thesis Supervisor
Price
- Tuition — 40,388 CAD (per program)
- Application Fees — 100 CAD (one time, non-refundable)
- General Fees — 553 CAD (per semester for 12 credits)
- Health Fees — 75 CAD (per month)
- TRUSU Extended Heath & Dental Plan — 248 CAD (per year)
Requirements for applicants
- Applicants must be graduates of a four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent (in an appropriate discipline), from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.3 on a scale of 4.33, in the last 60 credits.
- Students with a lower GPA may be considered if the applicant can demonstrate significant academic growth and training since their graduation.
- Successful completion of an introductory statistics course, or ability to show equivalency, prior to application or within the first semester of the program.
Language Requirement:
- Applicants who did not complete their undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English is the primary language should have one of the following:
- A minimum TOEFL score of 570 with a TWE of 4.5 or higher (paper-based test, or minimum score of 88 with no section below 20 (IBT)
- IELTS of at least 6.5 with no bands below 6.0
- CAEL of at least 70 with no subtest below 60
- MELAB of 81+
- CanTest of 4.5+ with no component score below 4.0
- completion of TRU ESAL Level 5
- completion of TRU ENGL 1100 and CMNS1290 or equivalent
About the university
The success of our students is our top goal here at Thompson Rivers University. Our varied community, personalized student services, opportunities for real-world application, and adaptable curriculum give each student the tools they need to succeed.
TRU has approximately 140 on-campus programs and over 60 Open Learning programs, ranging from traditional academics to trades, certifications to graduate degrees. Co-op work terms, undergraduate research, field schools and practicums, service learning, and other programs give our students the chance to put their knowledge into practice under the supervision of approachable faculty mentors. Our open, adaptable classroom encourages exploration, production, and discovery. Our students do, too.
Our Mission
TRU is a comprehensive, learner-centered, sustainable university that provides high-quality, adaptable education, training, research, and scholarship to its local, national, and worldwide student body and the communities it serves.
Our Campuses
Located in the southern interior of British Columbia, TRU's Kamloops and Williams Lake campuses lie in the traditional territory of the Secwepemc peoples.
