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Earth and Environmental Sciences

McMaster University
Information last verified July 2026
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Tuition CAD 23,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline Jan, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Hamilton, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Earth and Environmental Sciences at McMaster University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Earth and Environmental Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: CAD 23,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  6. Location: Hamilton, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Earth and Environmental Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:

  1. Research Scientist
  2. Environmental Consultant
  3. Laboratory Manager
  4. Science Writer
  5. Policy Advisor
  6. Academic Researcher

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Applied Spatial Statistics
  2. Special Topics in GIS
  3. Public and Community Health
  4. Transport Policy
  5. Geography of Gender
  6. Urban Housing
  7. Ecohydrology
  8. Hydrological Sciences
  9. Geochemistry
  10. Near-Surface Environmental Processes
  11. Environment and Health
  12. Social Geography
  13. Spatial Analysis

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • A Statement of Research Interests. The statement should be up to two pages long and may include your background and past experiences along with your future career goals and interests. Two letters of recommendation are to be directly submitted online by two instructors most familiar with your work. These recommendation letters will be completed by filling an on-line ‘Referee\'s Report on Graduate Applicant’ form. Hard copies of this form may be downloaded from the Graduate Studies website and sent by mail or via email to the School at the mailing address given at the end of this page.
  • All post-secondary official transcripts (with legend).
  • An official copy of your TOEFL score if English is not your native language. 

    • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    CAD 23,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

    Tuition fees: CAD 23,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact McMaster University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

    About McMaster University

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    McMaster University

    Hamilton, Canada

    public research university in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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    Application Information
    • Application Deadline Jan, 2027
    • Start Date Sep, 2026
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months
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