University of Toronto-Scarborough – Master of Environmental Science (M.Env.Sc.)

http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~physsci/menvsci/

Toronto, ON
Don Cormack, Program Director
Email: donald.cormack@utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-287-7197

To understand the transport, distribution and fate of contaminants in surface and near surface environments demands knowledge of a broad spectrum of cognate environmental disciplines such as geochemistry, biogeochemistry, microbial ecology, hydrogeology, hydrology and hydrodynamics, aquatic ecology, atmospheric physics and chemistry, soil science, climatology, sedimentology, stratigraphy and geophysics.

This knowledge base extends well beyond the boundaries of any single discipline. However, the necessary multidisciplinary expertise is readily available in the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC). Our faculty are well-positioned to meet the challenge of training well-qualified students for careers in the environmental sector.

The one-year Professional Master of Environmental Science Program (M.Env.Sc.) lies within the field of "biophysical interactions in terrestrial and aquatic systems." One major focus is the study of the flux of contaminants through surface and sub-surface environments. The program includes dedicated graduate courses with the objective of educating skilled practitioners of environmental science, who are well-trained in field and laboratory techniques, primarily to meet the needs of industry, government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). However, it also provides an excellent basis for students aiming to pursue a Ph.D. degree in the environmental field.

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