Program Description
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences offered by the Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences in the Faculty of Science is a research-intensive program that emphasizes transformative and cutting-edge learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature review, data analysis, and academic writing to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.
Keywords: meteorology, atmospheric science, oceanic science, physical oceanography, weather, climate science, climate change, atmospheric chemistry, sea ice, numerical modelling.
Unique Program Features
- The program is the only one in Canada that includes both atmospheric and oceanic sciences;
- Students benefit from a low professor-to-student ratio, funding opportunities, and access to state-of-the-art computing, remote sensing, and atmospheric chemistry laboratory equipment;
- The Department has close ties with Environment & Climate Change Canada's numerical weather prediction centre in Dorval (within 30 minutes of campus);
- Students who do not continue in academia typically find employment in a variety of areas including research careers at government labs (e.g., Environment & Climate Change Canada).
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
Department Contact
Graduate Program graduateinfo.aos [at] mcgill.ca (subject: PhD%20in%20Atmospheric%20%26%20Oceanic%20Sciences) (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 | February 28 |
| WINTER | February 15 | August 1 | September 15 |
| 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.