Fredericton,
NB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Interdisciplinary Studies in Fredericton Canada | University of New Brunswick
University of New Brunswick
|
Fredericton Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
14,535
(c. USD10,432.44)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Our program empowers students to engage in customized, cutting-edge interdisciplinary research that transcends traditional academic boundaries. With over 70 enrolled students, the IDST PhD has become UNB's most extensive doctoral program. More than 75 faculty members from UNB Fredericton and UNB Saint John, spanning all key academic fields, support both the M IDST and PhD IDST programs. Renowned for its exceptional candidates and adaptable structure, the program offers diverse opportunities.
Duration: M IDST two years, PhD IDST four years
Start Dates: Fall term
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must secure a research supervisor before applying A letter from the supervisor must be uploaded as part of the application process prior to your application being reviewed
Masters applicants require a 4 year program preferably honours or equivalent with at least an A average PhD applicants require a Masters degree with thesis or equivalent research experience and at least an A average
International student whose first language is not English must provide language test score results If applicable a TOEFL score of 100 TWE 5.5 or IELTS of 7 must indicate academic not general
Applicants are to submit
A background statement that includes an explanation of the different disciplines the candidate will bring to their research topic and how they plan to use them in their research
A statement of research consisting of a fivepage thesisdissertation proposal with working bibliography which includes a paragraph explaining why they wish to pursue a masters or doctoral degree in IDST
A letter from the supervisor indicating their willingness to supervise the applicant email is acceptable
Three academic references
A sample of a sustained piece of academic writing egterm paper of 15-20 pages or thesis chapter solely authored by the candidate
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work taken at any postsecondary institution attended
A completed IDST application questionnaire
A completed application form
Masters applicants require a 4 year program preferably honours or equivalent with at least an A average PhD applicants require a Masters degree with thesis or equivalent research experience and at least an A average
International student whose first language is not English must provide language test score results If applicable a TOEFL score of 100 TWE 5.5 or IELTS of 7 must indicate academic not general
Applicants are to submit
A background statement that includes an explanation of the different disciplines the candidate will bring to their research topic and how they plan to use them in their research
A statement of research consisting of a fivepage thesisdissertation proposal with working bibliography which includes a paragraph explaining why they wish to pursue a masters or doctoral degree in IDST
A letter from the supervisor indicating their willingness to supervise the applicant email is acceptable
Three academic references
A sample of a sustained piece of academic writing egterm paper of 15-20 pages or thesis chapter solely authored by the candidate
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work taken at any postsecondary institution attended
A completed IDST application questionnaire
A completed application form
Tuition
CAD
14,535