IX. Graduate Programs
Environmental Sciences
MES Program
The MES (coursework Master’s) degree enables students to study the most recent theoretical and technical advances in the environmental sciences through multidisciplinary teaching and research. Through coursework and a research project, the MES will promote critical thinking and enhance oral and written communication skills so that graduates can excel in industry, government and other sectors of civil society (e.g., environmental risk assessors/managers, political advisors on policy/law issues in government, senior positions in national and international agencies, etc.).
Admission Requirements
This degree is subject to the same entry requirements as the thesis-based MSc.
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the MES must complete a minimum of 4.0 credits, Environmental Sciences Research Project ENVS*6500 U [1.0], Advanced Topics in Environmental Science, ENVS*6501 F [0.5], Seminar in Environmental Science, ENVS*6502 W [0.5], two credits from ENVS courses:
Environmental Sciences Research Project, ENVS*6500 may be completed at the University or as part of a placement with an approved non-academic agency. The project may include analysis of a data set (derived from lab, field, or computer simulation) related to the specialization chosen by the student including analyses and interpretations of relevant data (the student may or may not be involved in collecting the data), or major, critical literature review. The outcome of the research project will be presented to the department as a seminar and evaluated as a pass/fail.