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Arctic Field Study Semester
Website: www.mcgill.ca/arctic
The 9I制作厂免费 Arctic Field Study Semester comprises 15 credits of field study courses. Two courses (6 credits) provide the background to complete an independent research project. The other 9 credits are taken from Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences, Earth & Planetary Sciences, and Geography. One final complementary course (3 credits) is taken on campus to complete the Minor program requirements.
Visit the Arctic website or refer to Faculty of Science > Undergraduate > Browse Academic Units & Programs > Field Study > Field Studies - Minor Field Studies (18 credits) for the latest program updates.
Offered: Summer term
Location: Central Axel Heiberg Island in the Canadian High Arctic
Enrolment Limit: 10 students
Fees: In addition to the regular 9I制作厂免费 fees, students will be required to pay the additional costs associated with delivering the courses in the field. These costs include airfare, local travel, all food and accommodation, special admission fees for parks and museums, as well as other field costs. Fee details for the upcoming semester are available at www.mcgill.ca/arctic/program-fees.
Students can apply for a Mobility Bursary from the Government of Quebec; see www.mcgill.ca/studentaid/special-funding for details.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2021 for Summer 2021. The courses will be listed under "Fall 2021".
Application Details: Students must submit:
- the online application form (available at www.mcgill.ca/arctic/apply-now);
- a letter of intent;
- one reference letter;
- a CV; and
- a copy of their transcript.
to the Internship and Field Studies Office in the Faculty of Science:
- Science Internship & Field Studies Office
- Burnside Hall, Room 720
- Telephone: 514-398-1063; 514-398-8365
- Email: ifso.science [at] mcgill.ca
- Website: www.mcgill.ca/science/student/internships-field
Prerequisites: The Arctic Field Study Semester is intended for students in their final two years. A CGPA of 3.00 and higher is recommended.
For more information and course lists, see Faculty of Science > Undergraduate > Browse Academic Units & Programs > Field Study > Field Studies - Minor Field Studies (18 credits).
