Study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Oceanography at Dalhousie University in Canada, Faculty of Science

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Oceanography
Dalhousie University

Canada

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About this course

What will I learn?

Dalhousies Department of Oceanography is Canadas premier location for oceanographic research and education. Their researchers study every aspect of the worlds oceans from the velocity of the waves to the salinity of the water the biology of the deep sea to the mud of the ocean floor. Their research has real-world results from moving shipping lanes in the Bay of Fundy to protect endangered right whales to collecting valuable data from the ocean that helps us to better understand climate change and predict the weather.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science

Study options

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$10,256.31 (US$ 7,372) per year
Full-time students (per term) - CAD 184.73

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Studley Campus

6299 South Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3H 4R2, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$10,256.31 (US$ 7,372) per year
Full-time students (per term) - CAD 184.73

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Studley Campus

6299 South Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3H 4R2, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

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Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must haveFirst-class thesis Masters degree or its equivalentMinimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of studyDegree granted by university of recognized standingMost candidates for admission to a doctoral program possess a Master's Degree. Direct entry to some programs is possible for those with exceptional academic standing

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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Dalhousie combines meaningful teaching and innovative research to create a sense of social responsibility that inspires students to make a difference.

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  • 16:1 student-faculty ratio, one of the lowest in Canada
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