Earth Sciences

Dalhousie University’sDoctor of Philosophy in Earth Sciencesprogramme will advance your knowledge of earth and environmental sciences. You will be equipped for research or teaching careers in the university, government, or resource sectors.

Dalhousie University ‘sDoctor of Philosophy in Earth Sciences programme offers you the opportunity to launch a professional career in resource or environmental industries, a research or technical position, or advance your studies in earth sciences, engineering, law, education, and other professional fields. The cooperative atmosphere among Dalhousie’s science departments offers you unique advantages for collaboration.

The faculty’s mission is to develop and communicate a deep understanding of the earth system and to solve 21st century environmental challenges through socially-relevant research and teaching.

Careers

Many of the PhD students go on to post-doctoral research at Dalhousie and many other institutions around the world.

Programme options

Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis.

Courses include:

• Research Design and Scientific Presentation

• PhD Proposal Defence

• Graduate Seminar

• PhD Thesis