MSc in Earth and Ocean Sciences in Victoria Canada | University of Victoria

Most students with a BSc degree (but not an MSc) will normally be admitted into the MSc program; it is possible to transfer from the MSc to the PhD program upon the recommendation of the student's supervisory committee. Admission of students without a MSc directly into the PhD is possible in exceptional cases, according to guidelines from the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Students with recognized MSc degrees will be admitted directly to the PhD program. Applicants normally require a minimum standing of B+ (University of Victoria GPA 6.0) on their last 30 units of course work for admission to a degree program. Students who do not meet the minimum requirements of the School, but who have achieved the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum of B (GPA 5.0 - The University of Victoria grading system is based on a scale of A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, D and F, corresponding to grade point average (GPA) values from 9 to 0), may be admitted in special circumstances (e.g., relevant work experience, demonstrated research ability, etc.) and at the discretion of the School. An applicant with an academic standing less than the Faculty minimum may be conditionally admitted to a MSc program if he/she has five years of relevant professional experience since completion of the BSc and is recommended by the School. 4-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution Equivalent of a minimum “B” average over the last two years of your degree English Language Proficiency Requirement: minimum IELTS 6.5 (no subscore below 6.0) / TOEFL minimum 90 (no section less than 20) or equivalent Meet any subject or grade requirements specific to your program of study.