Starting May 2027: Apply before Feb 2027 (National), Apply before Dec 2026 (International)Starting September 2027: Apply before Apr 2027 (International), Apply before Jun 2027 (National)Language: EnglishDelivered: On CampusCampus Location: Halifax, CanadaOverview
Research in Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Oceanography programme has real-world results: from moving shipping lanes in the Bay of Fundy and protecting endangered right whales, to collecting valuable data from the ocean that helps us to better understand climate change and predict the weather.
Careers
Opportunities include careers in industry, government agencies, and private institutions. Academia, research and development, consulting, policy, management, and alternative careers in fields such as journalism and medicine are just a few of the areas influenced by the oceanographic community.Possible careers include:
- Policymaker
- Journalist
- Healthcare professional
- Government consultant
Programme options
Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Thesis Proposal
- PhD Thesis
Admission Requirements
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: 7,114 AUD / year (approx. 7,053 CAD / year)
Domestic: 7,114 AUD / year (approx. 7,053 CAD / year)
Living costs
Halifax, Canada: 1,246-1,973 AUD / month
Funding
Dalhousie offers competitive tuition rates and funding programmes to support graduate students in almost all of its degree programmes.
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