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PhD of Sustainability Science

St. Catharines, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

Master of Science in Sustainability Science is offered by the Earth and Environmental Sciences unit of Murray State University's Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Critically analyse advanced concepts in Sustainability Science. Evaluate topics including jones college of science. Use appropriate evidence and methodologies to develop and present subject-relevant solutions or research.

Career outcomes

Agricultural Technician
Environmental Field Assistant
Sustainability Coordinator

Curriculum

The catalogue describes a 30-credit-hour master programme in the Earth and Environmental Sciences unit of the Jesse D. Jones College of Science
Engineering and Technology. Required coursework includes Seminar in Sustainability Studies
Land Use Planning
Sustainability Practicum I
Sustainability Practicum II
Understanding Scientific Communication
Biogeochemistry. The requirements also mention practicum.

Entry requirements

Academic

Master degree in a related field (program-specific)
Statement of research interest or intent
CV
References and English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 no band below 6.0
TOEFL iBT 88
PTE 60).

Accepted academic background

Master's degree in a related field (programme-specific)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 88
PTE Academic 60
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
A passport
Prior degree certificate
Academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence if required
And a statement of purpose
a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.

How to apply

Review doctoral requirements for Sustainability Science. Confirm research supervision and entry criteria where applicable. Prepare prior degree transcripts
a statement of purpose
academic references and any requested research proposal. Submit an application through the institution’s official admissions route. Complete any required assessment or interview. Await the decision and confirm international enrollment requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,926 CAD
Application fee	$120 CAD
Deposit	$500 CAD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	Faculty of Social Sciences
Department	Department of Sustainability Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	12
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
19 Apr 2027
156 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.