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Important Dates
For all dates relating to the academic year, consult mcgill.ca/importantdates.
Programs, Courses and University Regulations鈥�2023-2024 (last updated Mar. 10, 2023) (disclaimer)
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Graduate Studies at a Glance
Please refer to University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate Studies at a Glance for a list of all graduate departments and degrees currently being offered...
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Program Requirements
Refer to University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Regulations > Program Requirements for graduate program requirements for the following:
Master's Degrees
Doctoral Degrees...
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Graduate Admissions and Application Procedures
Please refer to University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate Admissions and Application Procedures for information on:
Application for admission;
Admission requirements;
Application...
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Fellowships, Awards, and Assistantships
Please refer to University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Fellowships, Awards, and Assistantships for information and contact information regarding fellowships, awards, and assistantships in Graduate...
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Postdoctoral Research
Students must inform themselves of University rules and regulations and keep abreast of any changes that may occur. The Postdoctoral Research section of this publication contains important details postdoctoral scholars will require...
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Postdocs
Postdocs are recent graduates with a Ph.D. or equivalent (i.e., Medical Specialist Diploma) engaged by a member of the University鈥檚 academic staff, including Adjunct Professors, to assist them in research.
Postdocs must be appointed by their...
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Guidelines and Policy for Academic Units on Postdoctoral Education
Every unit hosting postdocs should apply institutional policies and procedures for the provision of postdoctoral education and have established means for informing postdocs of policies,...
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Vacation Policy for Postdocs
Please refer to the Vacation Policy for Graduate Students and Postdocs.
Programs, Courses and University Regulations鈥�2023-2024 (last updated Mar. 10, 2023) (disclaimer)
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Leave of Absence for Health and Parental/Familial Reasons
A leave of absence may be granted for maternity or parental reasons or for health reasons (see University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Leave of Absence Status).
Such a leave must be...
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Postdoctoral Research Trainees
Eligibility
If your situation does not conform to the Government of Quebec's definition of a Postdoctoral Fellow, you may be eligible to attend 69热视频 as a Postdoctoral Research Trainee. While at 69热视频, you can perform...
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Graduate Studies Guidelines and Policies
Refer to University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Guidelines and Policies for information on the following:
Guidelines and Regulations for Academic Units on Graduate Student Advising and...
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Graduate Student Services and Information
Graduate students are encouraged to refer to Student Services and Information for information on the following topics:
Service Point
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Student Services 鈥� Downtown and Macdonald...
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Information on Research Policies and Guidelines, Patents, Postdocs, Associates, Trainees
Refer to University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Research Policy and Guidelines for information on the following:
Regulations on Research Policy...
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Browse Academic Units & Programs
The programs and courses in the following sections have been approved for the 2023鈥�2024 session as listed.
Programs, Courses and University Regulations鈥�2023-2024 (last updated Aug. 9, 2023) (disclaimer...
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Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
Location
Location
Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
Burnside Hall
805 Sherbrooke Street West, Room 305
Montreal QC H3A 0B9
Canada
Telephone: 514-...
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Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the M.Sc. program must meet the general...
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Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Faculty
Chair
Andreas Zuend
Emeritus Professors
P. Bartello (joint appt. with Mathematics and Statistics); J.F. Derome;H.G. Leighton; L.A. Mysak; M.K. Yau
Professors
P. Ariya (joint appt. with Chemistry); J.R...
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The M.Sc. degree requires a minimum of 45 credits, up to a maximum of 51 credits. The program includes from 9 to 27 credits of coursework (depending on the student's background).
Thesis Courses
(24 credits...
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Thesis
A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize...
