- Level
- Master Degree
- CIP code
- 03.0104
- Duration
- 2 year master degree
- Open intakes
-
Off-shoreJan 2027, May 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Climate Science and Ecology
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Superfast Offer Speed2–3 days
- Next deadline
- 2027-01-01
Program overview
A two year thesis based master degree in environmental and life sciences, built on supervised original research alongside advanced coursework and the production and defence of a thesis.
Master of Science in Environmental and Life Sciences (Thesis) is recorded at CAD 22,944, well below the undergraduate rate, and it sits in one of Trent’s strongest research areas.
Master of Science in Environmental and Life Sciences (Thesis) is taught on the Symons campus at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario, and Trent is a public university and a designated learning institution. Because Master of Science in Environmental and Life Sciences (Thesis) is a degree it is exempt from the Canadian field of study requirement, so completing Master of Science in Environmental and Life Sciences (Thesis) supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years without the subject being tested against an eligibility list. An Ontario attestation letter is required with the study permit application for Master of Science in Environmental and Life Sciences (Thesis), and the university issues it with the letter of acceptance.
Entry to Master of Science in Environmental and Life Sciences (Thesis) is a four year bachelor degree at 70 percent or above. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, and tuition for Master of Science in Environmental and Life Sciences (Thesis) is recorded at CAD 22,944 a year with a CAD 128.13 application fee. No scholarship is recorded against Master of Science in Environmental and Life Sciences (Thesis). Master of Science in Environmental and Life Sciences (Thesis) runs a September start in each of the three listed years. Apply Study Visa manages the Master of Science in Environmental and Life Sciences (Thesis) application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance and the Canadian study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: A four year bachelor degree as recorded in the governing feed. Have your transcript assessed rather than assuming a three year degree is excluded.
- English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 93 overall with 22 in writing and 22 in speaking; or PTE Academic 60 with 60 in every component. The Duolingo English Test is NOT accepted for this programme.
- Application and deposit: An application fee of CAD 128.13 applies, higher than the undergraduate fee. Confirm the tuition deposit and its refundability in writing before any money is transferred.
- Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this programme. Budget the full tuition.
- Work permit: Master of Science in Environmental and Life Sciences (Thesis) is a degree at a public university, so it is exempt from the field of study test and supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years. This is a master programme of 16 months or longer, which meets the threshold for a spousal open work permit. Confirm it in writing, since the rules change. An Ontario attestation letter is required with the study permit application.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa handles the Ontario attestation letter, the study permit application and the biometrics appointment with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Updated CV / resume
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Research Scientist: environmental laboratories and institutes
- Environmental Consultant: assessment and remediation
- Ecological Modeller: research groups
- Water Quality Specialist: utilities and agencies
- Science Policy Officer: government departments
- Doctoral Study: environmental and life sciences research
Reality check: a thesis master requires a supervisor willing to take your project, so approach the department with a research proposal rather than treating this as a standard application.
About Trent University - Peterborough
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.6
- World rank
- #1501
- Established
- 1964
- Reference No.
- O19395164223
