Graduate Programs
This page is intended for students interested in pursuing graduate studies in the Department of Natural Resource Sciences (NRS). Our NRS department offers research-based graduate programs leading to Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctorate (Ph.D.) degrees.
In several of these areas of research, we offer Program Options in cooperation with the McGill School of Environment and with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (Neotropical Environment). These options typically involve extra course work at the graduate level.
Information for current NRS graduate students can be found on the Graduate Student Information page.
For specific information concerning graduate studies in Natural Resource Sciences, watch the video below, go to the NRS page on the Future Graduate Students website, contact the Macdonald Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Applying for Graduate Studies
Graduate applications are now done electronically. For more information about how to apply and how to upload required supporting documents visit the Future Graduate Students application page.Â
For general information concerning graduate studies, please visit the McGill Graduate Studies web site.
Application deadlines
The following deadlines apply to all MSc (thesis) and PhD programs offered in the Department of Natural Resource Sciences, except Agricultural Economics.
| Applicant type | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian/Permanent Resident | May 31 | September 1 |
| International | January 15 | July 15 |
M.Sc. Agricultural Economics
Applications to this program are only accepted once per year (for the fall semester). There is no option to start this program in the winter semester.
| Applicant type | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian/Permanent Resident | May 31 | No admissions |
| International | January 15 | No admissions |
Areas of study in the Department of Natural Resource Sciences
- Agricultural Economics
- Entomology
- Forest Science
- Microbiology
- Soil Science
- Wildlife Biology
For more information on these areas, consult the e-calendar.
