IX. Graduate Programs

Environmental Sciences

MES Program

The MES (coursework Master’s) degree enables students to study the most recent theoretical and technical advances in the environmental sciences through multidisciplinary teaching and research. There are two options to the MES in Environmental Sciences: by coursework + research project and by coursework-only. The MES will promote critical thinking and enhance oral and written communication skills so that graduates can excel in industry, government and other sectors of civil society (e.g., environmental risk assessors/managers, political advisors on policy/law issues in government, senior positions in national and international agencies, etc.).

Admission Requirements

This degree is subject to the same entry requirements as the thesis-based MSc.

MES Degree Requirements

Coursework + Project Option

Candidates must complete a minimum of 4.0 credits

ENVS*6500 [1.0] The Environmental Science Research Project
ENVS*6501 F [0.5] Advanced Topics in Environmental Science
ENVS*6502 W [0.5] Seminar in Environmental Science
Two additional credits from Environmental Sciences courses

The research project may be completed at the University or as part of a placement with an approved non-academic agency. The project may include analysis of a data set (derived from lab, field, or computer simulation) related to the specialization chosen by the student including analyses and interpretations of relevant data (the student may or may not be involved in collecting the data), or major, critical literature review. The outcome of the research project will be presented to the department as a seminar and evaluated as a pass/fail.

Coursework option