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Acadia University

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

Environmental Science (MSc)

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

Course Description

  • ​In Acadia's Master of Science in Environmental Science students will both increase their employability in government, non-profit organizations, and industry
  • Students will be well prepared to move on to other graduate level opportunities
  • As part of a small, research-focused department, students will primarily be working closely with their supervisor on their research, field work, and thesis
  • Students will take additional courses to supplement their research and broaden their advanced knowledge in the discipline
  • Students will have access to a wide variety of research tools and facilities within the department, and through connected research centres such as the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, the Acadia Centre for Microstructural Analysis, and the Centre of Geographic Sciences

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
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
  • IELTS : 6.50
    With no subtest score below 6.0
  • TOEFL : 100.00
    With no subtest score below 20
  • PTE : 61.00
    With no subtest score below 60
  • Course LevelPostgraduate
  • SpecializationPhysical Sciences
  • Course Duration2 Years
  • 1st Year Tuition FeesCAD 6674
  • Intake
    Fall: September 2025
  • Application FeesCAD 50
  • Exam Score
    IELTS 6.50
    TOEFL 100.00
    PTE 61.00
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