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Acadia University

  • Public University, Estd 1838
  • Wolfville, Nova Scotia
  • 27 Courses

Applied Geomatics (MSc)

  • Course LevelUndergraduate
  • Course Duration2 Years
  • IntakeFall: September 2025

Course Description

  • ​The Master of Science in Applied Geomatics is a two-year program focused on collaborative research, coursework, and data interpretation
  • During this joint program between Acadia University and the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), students will complete sets of courses at each of the two schools, and complete a research thesis or research project under the joint supervision of faculty from Acadia and the NSCC’s Applied Geomatics Research Group
  • Through this program, students will become skilled in the assembly, analysis, interpretation and presentation of biological, geological or environmental data – addressing an approved research subject and problem
  • By completion, students will be fully competent to tackle existing or predicted environmental problems from solid theoretical and practical foundations using a variety of skills, and an array of new technologies
  • This program allows students to focus on an applied research project or an in-depth research project culminating in a thesis, and they can also explore in greater depth topics in environmental, biological, or geological issues, and with a specialization in GIS, Remote Sensing, or Marine Geomatics

Start Dates and Fees

Course fees are indicative and should be viewed as an estimate. Connect with a counsellor to get an accurate figure for your course fees!

Duration2 Years
1st Year Tuition FeesCAD 6674
Intake
Intake
Fall: September 2025
Winter: January 2026
Other Costs
Shared apartments :4800.00
Electricity, heat, hot water :420.00
Groceries :2400.00
High speed internet :660.00
Smartphone :660.00
Entertainment :2400.00
Total :CAD 11340

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

Four-year bachelor's degree or 2nd Class Honours, Lower (B-, or 53%, or 2.7/4.0) for admission; 56% for internal scholarship; 1st Class (A, or 70%, or 4.0/4.0) for external scholarships

Additional Requirements
  • ​Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
English Language Requirements
  • TOEFL : 90.00
    With no subtest score below 20
  • IELTS : 6.50
    With no subtest score below 6.0
  • PTE : 60.00
    With no subtest score below 60
  • Course LevelUndergraduate
  • SpecializationPhysical Sciences
  • Course Duration2 Years
  • 1st Year Tuition FeesCAD 6674
  • Intake
    Fall: September 2025
    Winter: January 2026
  • Application FeesCAD 50
  • Exam Score
    TOEFL 90.00
    IELTS 6.50
    PTE 60.00
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