Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Earth and Ocean Sciences)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #401 out of 500 by ARWU Global Ranking 2022
$5,849 /Yr
CA$8,238 /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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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $5849 (CAD 8238) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room and Board | $9459 (CAD 13323) |
| Total Cost | $9459 (CAD 13323) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $5623 (CAD 7920) |
| 2021 | $10895 (CAD 15345) |
Important Dates
Applications may be submitted at any time.
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
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Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Climatologists
- Data analysts
- Environmental consultants
- Geologists
- Hydrologists
- Nature resource managers
- Environmental lawyers
- Marine biologists
- Oceanographers
- Professors
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario Graduate Fellowship | Scholarship per student$ 6,301/Yr$8,875 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| University of Montreal Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,485/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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