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Master of Interdisciplinary Studies

University of New Brunswick

  • Fredericton, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A 4-year doctoral programme in Interdisciplinary Studies at Memorial University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Interdisciplinary Studies can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
  • Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods
  • And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Assistant or associate professor
  • Director of an institute of learning
  • Canada Research Chair

Curriculum

  • Coursework
  • A comprehensive exam and a thesis. Applicants submit a 15-20 page proposal explaining why three disciplines are needed and need commitment from three supervisors
  • One from each discipline.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • usually with a B or B+ average
  • with transcripts
  • three references and program-specific items (CV
  • statement of interest
  • GRE or GMAT where required
  • work experience for some MBA and MEng routes)
  • research programs usually need a confirmed supervisor.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (usually in the same or related field) with transcripts, three references and CV; many research programs require a confirmed supervisor and supervisor-student agreement; GRE/GMAT where the program requires it

Language tests

  • IELTS 7

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Three Reference Letters

How to apply

  1. Choose your program and read its admission requirements and deadline on the program page. Apply online to the School of Graduate Studies and pay the 125 CAD international fee after submitting. Upload transcripts
  2. three references and program items (CV
  3. statement of interest
  4. writing sample
  5. GRE or GMAT where required) plus English test scores unless exempt. Apply at least six months ahead. Processing takes four to six weeks. Graduate students need no provincial attestation letter for the study permit from 2026-01-01.

Other costs

Tuition per year$17,112 CAD
Application fee$125 CAD
Deposit$40,560 CAD

Program details

CampusFredericton
Faculty or schoolSchool of Graduate Studies
DepartmentInterdisciplinary Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteGraduate recruitment awards, including Open Scholarships, doctoral tuition awards, and Dean's Merit Awards, are available through the School of Graduate Studies, subject to award and programme eligibility. New student funding rounds are January 26 and March 16, 2027; these are scholarship deadlines rather than admission deadlines.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.