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University of Alberta Calendar 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

The Degrees of MA and MSc (Earth and Atmospheric Sciences) [Graduate]


Program Requirements


Requirements for the MA and MSc degrees include satisfactory completion of a thesis and at least ★9 of course work at the University of Alberta, with not more than ★6 from the same instructor. More course work will be necessary if there is a significant change in discipline area from the undergraduate program. Normally not more than ★3 of the required course work may be at the 400-level within the Department and only one ★3 research or reading (directed studies) course may be counted towards the requirement, except with permission of the Department.

There is no language requirement for the degrees of MA and MSc.

Length of Program


An MA or MSc program should normally be completed in two academic years of work beyond an undergraduate degree.