Frequently Asked Questions

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What supporting documentation does the Department of Oceanography require for an admission application?

Supporting documents include a CV, statement of interest, English language proficiency score (if applicable), two letters of reference (letters of reference may also be completed electronically if institutional email addresses for the referees are included with the online application form), and two official transcripts from all previously attended universities.

Does the Department of Oceanography require applicants to submit GRE scores along with other supporting documentation?

The Department of Oceanography does not require applicants to submit GRE scores.

Where do I send my application materials?

Supporting documents can be sent to the Administrative and Graduate Secretary, at oceansec@dal.ca, or to the address below:

Department of Oceanography
Dalhousie University
6287 Alumni Crescent
Room 3631, Life Sciences Centre
Halifax, NS 
B3H 4R2

What are the admission requirements for graduate studies at Dalhousie University?

Admission requirements can be found on the Faculty of Graduate Studies website.

Must applicants identify a prospective supervisor in order to apply to a graduate program in Oceanography?

Applicants to graduate programs are strongly advised to establish personal contact with potential faculty supervisors, and to do so before beginning the formal application process. Our faculty profiles are online; their research falls within four major sub-disciplines. Applicants are encouraged to assess this information in the context of their own backgrounds, interests, and career goals to identify potential advisors to contact.

What funding opportunities are available for graduate studies?

Prospective students are encouraged to visit the Faculty of Graduate Studies website to learn about upcoming funding opportunities.


For further inquiries, please email graduate.ocean@dal.ca.