MSc in Environmental Science Admission

Applications may be considered at any time, but to ensure suffient time for processing prior to the start of the academic year, a submission date prior to the end of April is strongly encouraged. We cannot guarantee that applications received after this date will be processed in time for September admission. We also can admit students for a January start and a May start.

An admission committee will review your application. We are looking for students with dedication and enthusiasm for environmental science, who are able to benefit from and contribute to the program, and who have a desire to interact fully with faculty members and other students. Prior to applying please review the MSc webpage and identify 2 or 3 faculty members whose research appeals to you. Admission will be determined by your academic and professional record, letters of recommendation, area of research interst and the ability of the faculty member to accept you into their research group. Normally for admission to the program applicants must have achieved a grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.33 on the TRU evaluation scale over the last two years of undergraduate studies. If individuals with lower GPAs wish to have an application considered, they should include in their cover letter an argument detailing exceptional circumstances (e.g. the accumulation of additional knowledge or experience that will compensate for the lower undergraduate marks). An additional letter of support and argument from the proposed supervisor may also be included (in addition to the two standard letters-of-reference).

We strongly encourage all students to begin the program in the Fall semester: however, the admissions committee may consider Winter of Summer start dates under exceptional circumstances.

To apply to the TRU MSc in Environmental Science, students must:

1. Complete a TRU MSc Application Package including:

• TRU MSc Application Form
• Cover letter outlining the applicant's research interests. Please provide an essay of 350 words or less describing your previous research experience, why you are interested in graduate studies, what you hope to gain from and contribute to the program, areas of particular interest within the field, how you hope to apply your knowledge after graduation, and any other information you believe will be useful for the admissions committee.
• Personal resume.
• Official copy of educational transcripts for all post-secondary education in your native language and a certified copy in English if different.
• Letters of Recommendation (download recommendation form). Please arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent. The two letters of recommendation should be written by professional or academic references.
• Non-Refundable Application Fee: Canadian Students $25.50 (C$) or International Students $100 (C$).

2. Students with English as a second language please instruct testing services to send a copy of your TOEFL results to TRU (Institutional No. 8989).

3. Mail, courier, fax or email the completed TRU MSc Application Package to:

Successful applicants will receive a Letter of Acceptance. A conditional letter of acceptance will be issued if an applicant has not yet finished their first undergraduate degree, is waiting to write the TOEFL or receive their results.  International students can apply for a Study Permit once they receive this letter. This letter will also contain information concerning fee payment and other aspects of the program.

Students who choose to e-mail their TRU Application Package must attach the electronic files containing all the required documentation. Official transcripts should be scanned and attached. For applications that are faxed or e-mailed, official transcripts will be required if the applicant is accepted into the program.

It is preferable that the non-refundable TRU MSc Application Fee of $25 (C$) for Canadian Students or $100 (C$) for International Students be paid for by credit card if the applicant is faxing or emailing their application. If the applicants choose to pay by other methods, as outlined in the TRU MSc Application Form, then the required financial documentation must be sent through the mail or courier.

MSc in Environmental Science Fees

DOMESTIC:
A tuition flat rate fee of $1,836.00 is charged per semester. In addition miscellaneous/ancilliary fees are charged per credit per course.

INTERNATIONAL:
The tuition fee will be set at $15,300/year ($30,600.00 for the two year program). Payment due in two instalments a year of $7650.00 (September and March*). Ancilliary fees are a flat fee of $463.70 per instalment (same as undergraduate int. students per semester).