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Master of Science [M.S] [Sustainability] From The University of British Columbia

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Master of Science [M.S] (Sustainability)

2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #238 out of 250 by US News Global Ranking 2022

₹5.3 L/Yr

CA$8,604 /Yr
  • MS in Sustainability at The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus is offered as a 2-years program by the College of Graduate Studies.
  • This university is ranked #34 in World University in QS Ranking.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
  • The MS interdisciplinary degree in sustainability gives graduate students access to the expertise of diverse, nationally and internationally recognized researchers from a variety of faculties and disciplines in a coherent, thematic framework.
  • Graduates of the program will come away with a nuanced understanding of contemporary sustainability issues, and be able to approach complex sustainability concerns from a holistic, systems perspective that integrates concepts from applied science, natural science, social science, and the humanities.
  • Graduates will be prepared for positions in government, the private sector, and teaching and research institutions.
  • Sustainability is concerned with maintaining the conditions necessary for the wellbeing of humans and the environment.
  • Critical for all life on Earth, sustainability is a complex issue that requires a broad and integrated approach to address its many facets, ranging from political and social issues to scientific study and technological solutions.
  • The interdisciplinary graduate degree in sustainability at UBC Okanagan transcends conventional approaches, bringing together diverse perspectives, insights, tools, and techniques to seek solutions to the challenges of sustainability.
  • Students will benefit from the knowledge and resources of four faculties and eight departments, and the collaborative opportunities resulting from the interdisciplinary nature of the program.
  • Graduate students can pursue these and other faculty research and teaching interests:
    • Ecocriticism
    • Human-animal studies
    • Culture and climate change
    • Sustainability measurement and management
    • Industrial ecology
    • Ecological economics
    • Sustainable food systems
    • Green technologies
  • The MS program consists of 12 credits. 

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees₹528286 (CAD 8604)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing and Meal₹759825 (CAD 12375)
Total Cost₹759825 (CAD 12375)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Applicants must hold a four-year bachelor’s degree in Sustainability or equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • A GPA of at least 3.3/4.0 (B+ or 76%) is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
  • Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.


Scores Required

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

85 / 99

Avg. Score in

MELAB

3.3 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

  • Duolingo English Test Minimum Score: 125
  • CAEL Online: 70

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

  • Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
  • Statement of PurposeThis statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
  • Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Ranking

2024202320212020

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Social Studies 27 out of 997 in Global Ranking

Similar Programs

ProgramImportant DateTotal FeesMedian Exams ScoreAction
Application Deadline (31st Dec 2023)
INR 65.6 L/Yr
CAD 106,834 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 86
  • PTE: 59
  • Duolingo: 110

Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

  • Urban planner
  • Landscape architect
  • Environmental geologist
  • Environmental consultant
  • Environmental scientist
  • Ecologist
  • Air quality engineer
  • Environmental engineer

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
UBC Graduate Support Initiative (GSI) AwardsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific
Rotary Foundation Scholarships- Global GrantsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeCompany-Sponsored
Narotam Sekhsaria ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
QS Scholarship for Academic ExcellenceScholarship per student₹ 6.1 L/Yr$10,000Level Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
Deutschland Stipendium ProgramScholarship per student₹ 2.7 L/Yr$4,363Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Jared J. Davis GrantScholarship per student₹ 61,400/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based


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Can I use MBA to apply for master of science in finance or Business Administration?
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Sinbad Chongtham

To apply for the M.Sc Finance program of UBC you must have a four-year undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last two years of study. You must also have at least studied one calculus course and one linear algebra course. International students must submit a valid ELP test score. GMAT score of 550 is preferred. For the M.Sc Business Administration program the admission requirements vary depending on the student’s educational background, work experience, and other factors.

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IS GRE REQUIRED FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences IN BRITISH COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY?
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Sinbad Chongtham

Qualification and submission of GRE score is not necessary to get admission in the MS Pharmaceutical Sciecnes program of the University of British Columbia. You can apply for this program after completing a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with at least B+ grade and a valid ELP test score.

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Am I eligible for [MS] in pharmaceutical sciences if I'm a degree holder of BTech chemical engineering

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Sinbad Chongtham

Students who have completed a four-years Bachelor degree in Engineering, Forestry or Medicine with a minimum of 65% from a recognized university are eligible to apply for the master program of UBC. Along with that you must have a valid ELP test score. GMAT/GRE is not required for this program.

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