Course at a Glance
- PhDDegree level
- University of Windsor main campus, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4, CanadaLocation
- ScienceField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- University of Windsor main campus, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4Campus
- Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental ScienceAwards
- $23,685Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
M.Sc Our two-year MSc program offers research opportunities that help develop advanced laboratory and field skills using the institute’s multi-disciplinary approach. Students register in courses and seminars designed to guide them in their research efforts.
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Additionally, our program leads to the completion of a thesis defense and work submitted for publication at its conclusion. Ph.D. Our PhD program is intended for those who want to further their research in a specialized and independent way. Our PhD students look for solutions to the major issues that are stressing the environment. Similarly to the MSc program, students complete courses and seminars, collaborate with other scientists, and present, publish, and defend their dissertation. About GLIER (Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research) The Environmental Science program is offered through GLIER and is a graduate program that focuses explicitly on stressors in large aquatic systems and their watersheds, such as the Great Lakes. Our program is focused, well funded, high-impact, and has a growing international reputation for excellence in our chosen field of research. With the cumulative impacts of human-induced change steadily increasing, research in the environmental field is becoming even more important. With plentiful funding in recent years, researchers at GLIER study the effects of environmental stressors on large watersheds, using the institute’s 19 fully equipped laboratories, many meeting rooms, and its private launch along the Detroit River for its research boats. At GLIER, our ultimate goal is training the environmental stewards of the future. In our tri-level facility, we house lab and equipment for aquatic research, advanced microscopy and materials characterization and environmental genomics. More information on our core facilities can be found at www.uwindsor.ca/glier/facilities Research at GLIER Under the directorship of Dr. Michael McKay, GLIER's eleven faculty, two emeriti and six hybrid members: Have been awarded more than $40 million in funding since 2013 Hold 4 active Canada Research Chairs Are recipients of three Early Researcher Awards Include a Fellow in the Royal Society of Canada. GLIER researchers have been featured in the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Maclean’s, Globe and Mail, National Post, and on CNN, Discovery Channel, and CBC television and radio.
Is this course right for you?
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What we look at
- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
- Budget, including living costs
University & programme
Canada- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 6.5
- Study modefull-time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Program Specific Admission Requirements || Deadline for Fall: || July 1 || Deadline for Winter: || November 1 || Deadline for May: || March 1 || Minimum TOEFL: || IBT-83 || Minimum IELTS: || 6.5 || Minimum Pearson: || 65 || Additional Requirements || Statement of Research Interest (500 words) || GRE is strongly recommended for students graduating from Universities outside of North America. || Two references are required for the M.Sc. || Three references are required for the Ph.D. · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 83; PTE Academic 65; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Exemptions (Faculty of Graduate Studies, https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements): a university degree completed at a Canadian institution within the past two years; or a university degree completed within the past two years at an institution in a country on the Faculty's exempt-country list (Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon*, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta*, Mauritius*, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa*, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, Uganda, United Kingdom, U.S.A., Vanuatu*, Zambia, Zimbabwe; * where the medium of instruction was English). Pathways accepted in place of a test: UWindsor ELIP Level III with 75%; ILAC Pathway Level 3.3; ICEAP Toronto Education Cohort Program with 70% (course-based M.Ed. only). Senate policy: https://lawlibrary.uwindsor.ca/Presto/content/GetDoc.axd?ctID=OTdhY2QzODgtNjhlYi00ZWY0LTg2OTUtNmU5NjEzY2JkMWYx&rID=MzIy&pID=MjMy&attchmnt=False&uSesDM=False&rIdx=MzIy&rCFU= · Application fee: CAD 125.00 - Faculty of Graduate Studies application fee (https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements)
The usual set for this level. Your counsellor confirms the exact list for this university.
- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$23,685 CAD / year≈ $17,415 / year
- Application feeNo application fee for this programme
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsFaculty of Graduate Studies entrance awards: Doctoral Entrance Award $30,000 ($2,500 x 12 terms); Master's Research Entrance Award $7,500 ($2,500 x 3 terms). Both Canadian and international full-time applicants to RESEARCH-BASED programmes with an admission average of at least 80% are considered on the programme's recommendation; the full application must be in by the programme deadline or the entrance-scholarship deadline, whichever is earlier. SourceView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Fall: July 1. Winter: November 1. May: March 1.
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Environmental Science (PhD) cost?
CAD 23,685 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
What are the entry requirements?
Program Specific Admission Requirements || Deadline for Fall: || July 1 || Deadline for Winter: || November 1 || Deadline for May: || March 1 || Minimum TOEFL: || IBT-83 || Minimum IELTS: || 6.5 || Minimum Pearson: || 65 || Additional Requirements || Statement of Research Interest (500 words) || GRE is strongly recommended for students graduating from Universities outside of North America. || Two references are required for the M.Sc. || Three references are required for the Ph.D. · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 83; PTE Academic 65; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Exemptions (Faculty of Graduate Studies, https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements): a university degree completed at a Canadian institution within the past two years; or a university degree completed within the past two years at an institution in a country on the Faculty's exempt-country list (Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon*, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta*, Mauritius*, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa*, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, Uganda, United Kingdom, U.S.A., Vanuatu*, Zambia, Zimbabwe; * where the medium of instruction was English). Pathways accepted in place of a test: UWindsor ELIP Level III with 75%; ILAC Pathway Level 3.3; ICEAP Toronto Education Cohort Program with 70% (course-based M.Ed. only). Senate policy: https://lawlibrary.uwindsor.ca/Presto/content/GetDoc.axd?ctID=OTdhY2QzODgtNjhlYi00ZWY0LTg2OTUtNmU5NjEzY2JkMWYx&rID=MzIy&pID=MjMy&attchmnt=False&uSesDM=False&rIdx=MzIy&rCFU= · Application fee: CAD 125.00 - Faculty of Graduate Studies application fee (https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements)
Is there a scholarship?
Faculty of Graduate Studies entrance awards: Doctoral Entrance Award $30,000 ($2,500 x 12 terms); Master's Research Entrance Award $7,500 ($2,500 x 3 terms). Both Canadian and international full-time applicants to RESEARCH-BASED programmes with an admission average of at least 80% are considered on the programme's recommendation; the full application must be in by the programme deadline or the entrance-scholarship deadline, whichever is earlier. Source View scholarship page
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