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PhD of Geography
- Waterloo, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A 4-year doctoral programme in Geography at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Geography can develop the ability to interpret environmental or natural-system data
- Evaluate human impacts
- And propose evidence-based approaches to resource or sustainability challenges
- 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
- Environmental Program Assistant
- Sustainability Analyst
- Agricultural Research Assistant
Curriculum
- Courses
- A comprehensive examination and a substantial thesis across human and physical geography
- Environmental studies and spatial analysis.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's degree (or equivalent) in a related field with a minimum average that varies by programme (commonly 75% to 80%)
- Or direct entry from an honours bachelor's degree in some programmes
- Research fit with an approved supervisor and programme-specific documents.
Accepted academic background
Master's (or equivalent) degree in a related field for most PhD programs, Research fit and supervisor, Program-specific documents
Language tests
- IELTS 7.5
- TOEFL iBT 5
- IELTS 7.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $25,332, $25,332 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Waterloo |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Environment |
| Department | Geography and Environmental Management |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Research graduate students may qualify for Waterloo graduate awards and international funding, subject to the specific award, discipline and applicant conditions. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Research graduate students may qualify for Waterloo graduate awards and international funding, subject to the specific award, discipline and applicant conditions.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $25,332, $25,332 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The estimated living cost is $21,500 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.5, TOEFL iBT 5, IELTS 7.5.
Research graduate students may qualify for Waterloo graduate awards and international funding, subject to the specific award, discipline and applicant conditions.