Overview
On the Oceanography programme from Dalhousie University research has real-world results: from moving shipping lanes in the Bay of Fundy and protecting endangered right whales, to collecting valuable data from the ocean that helps us to better understand climate change and predict the weather.
Careers
Opportunities include careers in industry, government agencies, and private institutions. Academia, research and development, consulting, policy, management, and alternative careers in fields such as journalism and medicine are just a few of the areas influenced by the oceanographic community.
Possible careers include:
- Policymaker
- Journalist
- Healthcare professional
- Government consultant
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Oceans and Global Change
- Geological Oceanography
- Physical Oceanography
- Chemical Oceanography
- Biological Oceanography
- Time Series Analysis in Oceanography and Meteorology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Oceanography View 3 other PhDs in Oceanography in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Thesis-based master's degree or its equivalent.
- Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.
- Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.
Tuition Fee
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9885 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9885 CAD per year during 60 months. -
National
7053 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7053 CAD per year during 60 months.
International fee includes:
- Tuition: $7,053.00
- Incidental Fees: $2,832.04
Living costs for Halifax
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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