Master of Science in Environmental Science

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.
Additionally, our program leads to the completion of a thesis defense and work submitted for publication at its conclusion.

The Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research (GLIER) addresses complex environmental problems that transcend conventional disciplinary boundaries such as the effects of multiple environmental stressors on large lakes and their watersheds. Under the Directorship of Dr. Robert Michael McKay, ten faculty members at GLIER work together with the Auxiliary Academic Staff, Post-Doctoral Fellows, Research Associates, Visiting Scholars, Graduate Students and Staff to conduct exciting interdisciplinary research programs.

For admission to the GLIER Environmental Science M.Sc. program, applicants must hold an appropriate Honours Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university. Students must maintain no less than a B+ average in their final two years of undergraduate, full-time study to be eligible for admission to the GLIER M.Sc. program.

Please note: Interested students must have been in contact with and gained the support of one of the core Faculty members from GLIER for their application and must indicate that Faculty member as a potential supervisor in their Statement of Interest.
TOEFL Paper based score required is 560, Computer based score is 220, Internet based score is 83.
MELAB is 80
CAEL is 70
IELTS is 6.5
Duolingo is 120