Graduate Programs
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MEng, MASc, PhD
Explore diverse research fields such as wastewater and food treatment, polymer and process engineering, metallurgy and nanotechnology in this dynamic program
Sample research areas: treatment of water and wastewater, advanced oxidation technologies for water and wastewater treatment, effect of climate change on water quality and quantity
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MASc, MEng, PhD
This unique multi-disciplinary program prepares highly qualified graduate students for active roles in enhancing the nation’s economic, environmental and social development.
Sample research areas: innovative wastewater treatment technologies, modelling of watershed and landfill design, urban stormwater management practices, urban water and waste systems
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MASc, PhD
This program uniquely enables students to develop and explore interdisciplinary approaches to investigate the full scope of environmental issues.
Sample research areas: environmental and water policy, aquatic ecotoxicology and geochemistry, environmental biotechnology and wastewater treatment, drinking water security
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MSc, PhD
Spanning the boundaries of modern chemistry and biology, this unique, research-intensive program provides innovative professional training for tomorrow’s scientific leaders.
Sample research areas: water, energy and environmental change, biological wastewater treatment, wastewater surveillance, aquatic ecotoxicology, wetlands rehabilitation, land-water networks
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MSc
This program provides a unique interdisciplinary learning opportunity in evidence-based prevention to prepare students to conduct research in occupational health and safety, and public health.
Sample research areas: environmental health equity, water quality, safe drinking water, foodborne/waterborne illness outbreaks, epidemiology of emerging water parasitic diseases
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MSA
Students learn to think geographically and master geographic information systems to support operational and strategic decision-making in government and industry.
Sample research areas: water quality, water and wastewater treatment processes, geospatial analysis of watershed hydrology and biogeochemistry, land and water species distributions