Programs

Graduate programs in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences offers a broad range of programs with a focus on the general area of Environmental Geology. Research is carried out in the interpretation of geologic and hydrogeologic processes, the description and interpretation of modern and ancient geologic environments, the response of geologic and hydrogeologic systems to human interference, and many other topics. Our areas of research are:

  • hydrogeology
  • groundwater modelling and remediation
  • aqueous, organic and isotope geochemistry
  • isotope hydrology
  • economic geology
  • mineralogy
  • petrology
  • structural geology
  • engineering geology
  • geophysics
  • sedimentology
  • Quaternary geology

Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences 

MSc Earth Science

Full or part-time | On campus | Thesis-based or research project

Earth and Environmental Science at the University of Waterloo has earned an international reputation for outstanding research. Investigations focus on characterization of biogeochemical, hydrogeologic and geological systems, and the response of these systems to human interference.

For an overview of the program and information on application deadlines, please visit the Earth Sciences - MSc at Waterloo page. Additional information can be found on the Graduate Academic Calendar.

MSc Earth Science (Water)

Full or part-time | On campus | Thesis-based or research project | Collaborative

The Collaborative Water Program, co-ordinated and supported by the Water Institute, enables students to work with experts from various academic fields and industry. As the most interdisciplinary water graduate program in Canada, students will have the opportunity to complete their specific training in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and work with others across 11 different academic units. Upon completing the program, students receive a specialist 'Water' designation on their degree.

For an overview of the program and information on application deadlines, please visit the Discover Graduate studies page for Earth Sciences - MSc (Water) at Waterloo. Additional information can be found on the Graduate Academic Calendar.

PhD Earth Science

Full or part-time | On campus | Thesis-based

Earth and Environmental Science at the University of Waterloo has earned an international reputation for outstanding research. Investigations focus on characterization of biogeochemical, hydrogeologic and geological systems, and the response of these systems to human interference.

For an overview of the program and information on application deadlines, please visit the Discover Graduate studies page for Earth Sciences - PhD at Waterloo. Additional information can be found on the Graduate Academic Calendar.

PhD Earth Sciences (Water)

Full or part-time | On campus | Thesis-based | Collaborative

The Collaborative Water Program, co-ordinated and supported by the Water Institute, enables students to work with experts from various academic fields and industry. As the most interdisciplinary water graduate program in Canada, students will have the opportunity to complete their specific training in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and work with others across 11 different academic units. Upon completing the program, students receive a specialist 'Water' designation on their degree.

For an overview of the program and information on application deadlines, please visit the Discover Graduate studies page for Earth Sciences - PhD (Water) at Waterloo. Additional information can be found on the Graduate Academic Calendar.