Starting May 2027: Apply before Dec 2026 (International), Apply before Feb 2027 (National)Starting September 2027: Apply before Apr 2027 (International), Apply before Jun 2027 (National)Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Halifax, Canada
Overview
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Earth Sciences programme offers you the opportunity to launch a professional career in resource or environmental industries, a research or technical position, or advance your studies in earth sciences, engineering, law, education, and other professional fields. The cooperative atmosphere among Dalhousie's science departments offers you unique advantages for collaboration.
The faculty's mission is to develop and communicate a deep understanding of the earth system and to solve 21st century environmental challenges through socially-relevant research and teaching.
Careers
Many of the PhD students go on to post-doctoral research at Dalhousie and many other institutions around the world.
Programme options
Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Design and Scientific Presentation
- PhD Proposal Defence
- Graduate Seminar
- PhD Thesis
Academic Requirements
GPA: 3
English Requirements
TOEFL iBT: 92
PTE Academic: 65
IELTS: 7
Other Requirements
General requirements
- Thesis-based master's degree or its equivalent.
- Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.
- Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 7,154 AUD / year (≈ 7,053 CAD / year)
Domestic: 7,154 AUD / year (≈ 7,053 CAD / year)
Living Costs
Halifax, Canada: 1,253-1,984 AUD / month
Funding
Dalhousie offers competitive tuition rates and funding programmes to support graduate students in almost all of its degree programmes.
