Program Description
The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Renewable Resources (Thesis) offered by the Department of Natural Resource Sciences in the Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences is a research-intensive program that emphasizes transformative and in-depth learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in data analysis, resourceful thinking, and presentation skills to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.
In addition to the regular program, students may also specialize by taking an option:
Neotropical Environment option: is aimed at students who wish to focus their graduate research on environmental issues relevant to the Neotropics and Latin American countries.
Keywords: Ecology, Environmental Biology, Forest Science, Soil Science, Wildlife Biology, Environmental Ecotoxicology, Sustainability, Socio-Ecological System assessment, Natural Resource Management.
Unique Program Features
- Faculty members common areas of interest include environmental and ecological economics, environmental health and toxicology, forest ecology, fish and fisheries biology, landscape ecology, limnology, micrometeorology, soil science, and wildlife biology;
- Graduates pursue careers in academia, government agencies, and industry.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.
Program Website
MSc in Renewable Resources website
Department Contact
Graduate Program gradstudies.macdonald [at] mcgill.ca (subject: MSc%20in%20Renewable%20Resources) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Winter
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | January 15 | May 31 |
| WINTER | February 15 | July 15 | September 1 |
| SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.