176 Master's degrees in Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences in Canada
Animal Biosciences
The Animal Biosciences program of University of Guelph is a research oriented department with dynamic hands on educational programs for both undergraduates and graduate students. Research and teaching programs in ABSC revolve around the basic sciences relevant to animal development and wellbeing.
Soil Science
A collaboration between the Faculty of Land and Food Systems and Faculty of Forestry, the inter-faculty Soil Science program at University of British Columbia offers opportunities for advanced study and research leading to MSc degree.
Chemistry - Chemical and Environmental Toxicology
Chemistry - Chemical and Environmental Toxicology from University of Ottawa combines the research strengths of the University of Ottawa and Carleton University. The institute offers graduate programs leading to the master’s (MSc) and doctoral (PhD) degrees in Chemistry.
Environmental Technician (Fast-Track)
The Environmental Technician (Fast-Track) program at Centennial College allows qualified college or university graduates to gain direct admission into year two (semester three) of the two-year program and receive their Technician diploma in one year (two semesters).
Geology
The Master of Science in Geology at Lakehead University is a full-time, thesis-based programme delivered at the Thunder Bay campus. Over a two-year duration, students engage in advanced research within petrochemistry and tectonophysics. This postgraduate degree prepares scholars for doctoral studies or professional practice.
Resource and Environmental Planning
The Resource and Environmental Planning Program from Simon Fraser University, is a professional certified planning program accredited by the Planning Standards Board for the Planning Profession of Canada and the Planning Institute of B.C. (PIBC).
Policy and Strategy
This Policy and Strategy program at University of Lethbridge focuses on for-profit and not-for-profit organizations and their industrial and institutional environments, organizational ecology, inter-organizational networks, organizational and institutional change, strategic choice and implementation, top management team dynamics, corporate governance and other subjects.
Economic Policy
Explaining, and analyzing the relationships of, economic phenomena at the individual and economy-wide levels that affect the allocation of resources and the distribution of well-being using economic theory and quantitative methods. We offer a master degree in Economic Policy at McMaster University.
Geological Sciences
The Department of Geological Sciences at University of Saskatchewan accommodates students interested in obtaining an M. Sc. and/or a Ph.D. The department currently enrolls 35-40 graduate students in a large variety of programs. Apply to the Geological Sciences MSc program offered by University of Saskatchewan.
Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology
At the Memorial University of Newfoundland, the Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology Program (CABE) is an interdisciplinary graduate program focused on animal behaviour and behavioural ecology.
Geophysics
Geophysics from Western University - Canada aims to prepare young scientists for independent research, through the formulation of a research problem, the collection of data, development of analytical methods, review of literature, to writing of the final thesis.
Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics
The Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics program of University of Guelph emphasizes the application of contemporary theories and state-of-the art tools to problems related to food and agriculture, resource use and economic development.
International Forestry
The University of British Columbia’s Master of International Forestry (MIF) is an intensive, 12-month programme based on a mix of experiential learning and coursework that prepares students to explore, negotiate, and implement solutions to the complex challenges facing the world’s forests, and the people that depend upon them.
Health Sciences - Social-Ecological Systems, Sustainability and Health
The Master of Health Sciences - Social-Ecological Systems, Sustainability and Health at Lakehead University is a thesis-based programme delivered on-campus in Thunder Bay. This full-time or flexible full-time course focuses on research skills and sustainability, typically completed within two to four years of study.
Planning
The field of planning practice (encompassing urban, community and regional planning, and related sub-specializations) has long been recognized as a professional field in Canada, as elsewhere in the world. Founded by Dr. H.P. Oberlander, the School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP) at University of British Columbia is one of the oldest planning schools in Canada.
Capacity Development and Extension
The Capacity Development and Extension of University of Guelph focuses on social and environmental change processes involving communication, education, community engagement, leadership, technology and innovation.
Environmental Education and Communication
The Environmental Education and Communication programme at the Royal Roads University allows you to learn from your peers as much as your instructors. You’ll engage in online and on-campus classes, applied and team assignments and rich group discussions. And you'll reach a better understanding of the language, culture and concerns of environmental education and communication professionals.
Earth Sciences
As an Earth Sciences programme from University of Regina graduate student you can count on learning from and studying alongside highly-qualified and committed instructors in our Master’s and PhD earth sciences programs.
Geomatics for Environmental Management
The Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management (MGEM) from University of British Columbia is a new 9-month, course-based master’s programme that provides the geospatial skills and landscape ecology context required to tackle pressing environmental issues. It is a 9-month programme which begins in August with a 3-week intensive and concludes the following April.

Environmental Science
The Environmental Science programme from Thompson Rivers University fills local, regional, provincial, national and international needs for environmental scientists.