Earth and Ocean Sciences (PhD)
In your PhD, you will work within a community of diverse and innovative research, preparing a final dissertation that will show your hard work and research focus.
You’ll have the opportunity to study integrated multidisciplinary programs in geology, geophysics, oceanography and atmosphere and climate sciences.
This research will be supplemented by coursework and a candidacy exam. Your dissertation will highlight your achievements and advance our knowledge the world around us.
| Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based |
|---|---|---|
| 2-4 years | Yes | No |
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Doctorate
- Study options:
- Full-time study
- Program delivery:
- On-campus
- Dynamic learning:
- Co-op optional
Find a supervisor
PhD students must have a faculty member who serves as their academic supervisor. When you apply:
- you must list a potential supervisor on your application
- this faculty member must agree to be your supervisor and recommend your admission
- include an email from your supervisor with your application
To find a supervisor, review the faculty contacts. When you’ve found a faculty member whose research complements your own, contact them by email.
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Your program details
Application deadlines
Applications may be submitted at any time.
You can choose to enter the program in September, January or May.
Applications may be submitted at any time.
You can choose to enter the program in September, January or May.
You should get your paperwork in order as soon as possible. Processing times are often lengthy and can delay your program entry.
Admission requirements
Program specific requirements
You must have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Earth and Ocean Sciences or a closely-related science.
As part of your application, you must submit:
- A one-page statement of intended study
- A current résumé
- Two reference names and their email addresses
- Post-secondary transcripts
Program specific requirements
You must have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Earth and Ocean Sciences or a closely-related science.
As part of your application, you must submit:
- A one-page statement of intended study
- A current résumé
- Two reference names and their email addresses
- Post-secondary transcripts
Completion requirements
View the minimum course requirements for this program.
View the minimum course requirements for this program.
Funding & aid
Tuition & fees
Estimated minimum program cost*
* Based on an average program length. For a per term fee breakdown view the tuition fee estimator.
Estimated values determined by the tuition fee estimator shall not be binding to the University of Victoria.
Ready to apply?
You can start your online application to UVic by creating a new profile or using an existing one.
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Need help?
Contact Catherine Duncan at seosgsec@uvic.ca or 250-472-5133.