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Master of Environmental Science Nipissing University Nipissing University, Canada

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CAD 25000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 150

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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93

TOEFL

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71%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Environmental challenges in the 21st century are complex: we believe solutions will be found by bridging what divides us. Nipissing’s Graduate Program in Environmental Science/Studies offers students the chance to study contemporary environmental issues while considering multiple perspectives.


Nipissing’s Master of Environmental Science (MESc) program take an interdisciplinary approach to explore and address environmental issues by considering and integrating ideas and methodologies from the humanities, social sciences, indigenous studies and natural sciences.

  • Participating faculty are from a wide range of departments (Biology and Chemistry, Computer Science and Mathematics, Geography, History, Indigenous Studies, Philosophy, Political Science and Economics, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology) supporting disciplinary expertise and interdisciplinary dialogue
  • High faculty-to-student ratio.
  • Flexible graduate programming means students can choose a 1-year (major paper) or 2-year (research thesis) option to earn a Master of Environmental Science degree.
  • Graduate research opportunities allow students to work closely with faculty on state-of-the-art research and collaborate with community, government, and industry.
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5  Minimum Listening - 6.5  Minimum Reading - 6.5  Minimum Writing - 6.5  Minimum Speaking - 6.5  
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 93.0  Minimum Listening - 20.0  Minimum Reading - 20.0  Minimum Writing - 22.0  Minimum Speaking - 22.0  
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 63 - With no score less than - 60

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must hold a four-year undergraduate degree in any discipline from an accredited university.

6.5 IELTS Score
93 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
63 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
71% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

25000

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 150

Application Fee
(CAD)

20000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships

Awards and Bursaries

Nipissing University offers additional funding to students on the basis of a range of criteria – academic merit, financial need, or a combination of extracurricular involvement, academics, demonstrated leadership ability or volunteerism. Once you’re a Nipissing student, simply complete the Web Bursary application that is found on WebAdvisor in October to be considered for all awards and bursaries. For more information visit nipissingu.ca/bursaries


Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships for College Transfer Students

Your college grades can make a big difference. Scholarship averages are calculated using your overall final average based on all college courses completed as of June 30, 2024


If you meet these criteria, you will be considered automatically – no application needed!

  • Canadian and international college transfer applicants
  • Applying directly into the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree program in North Bay
  • Eligible to receive a maximum of 18 credits in transfer credit
  • September entry

The chart below outlines the 2023-2024 guaranteed entrance scholarships. Please visit nipissingu.ca/collegetransferawards for the most up-to-date entrance awards information or email [email protected]

Scholarship Average† Year 1 Year 2* Year 3* Year 4* Total Value
95% + Free Tuition Free Tuition Free Tuition Free Tuition >$23,000
90-94% $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $10,000
85-89% $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $6,000
80-84% $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $4,000


Notes:

  • Free tuition is based on domestic tuition rate and 100% course load.
  • Students are only eligible for the first four years of undergraduate study.
  • Concurrent BEd students in years 5 and 6 of study, and Consecutive BEd students in the 2-year program are not eligible for the renewal of these scholarships.

† Average based on your overall final average based on all college courses completed as of June 30.
* Based on cumulative GPA (CGPA) as recorded on April 30. Students must enroll in no less than 24 credits annually to retain scholarship eligibility.

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