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Environmental Sustainability

University of Ottawa
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Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline Feb, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Ottawa, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Environmental Sustainability at University of Ottawa 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 Environmental Sustainability 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. Location: Ottawa, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Environmental Sustainability 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. Foundations of Environmental Law
  2. Applied Environmental Sustainability
  3. Capstone Seminar in Environmental Sustainability
  4. Foundations of Environmental Policy
  5. Professional Skills for Environmental Sustainability
  6. Foundations of Environmental Science
  7. Foundations of Environmental Economics
  8. Evidence Synthesis and Evaluation

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission is limited to the number of places available in the program in a given year, and is on a competitive basis. The basic admission requirement is an honours bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a relevant discipline with a minimum average of B (70%), calculated in accordance with graduate studies guidelines. Examples of relevant disciplines include environmental studies, geography, economics, environmental science, political science, international development, environmental engineering, and law. Candidates with honours bachelor’s degrees from disciplines other than these may also be considered. The program is rigorous and requires strong academic skills, discipline and a professional work-ethic.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

Feb, 2027

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University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Canada

public research university in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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