Master's in Applied Geomatics

Applied Geomatics is a Masters program taught at Victor Valley College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1–2 years) options.

Applied Geomatics is a Master of Science degree program focused on collaborative research, coursework, and data interpretation. Students learn to assemble, analyze, interpret, and present biological, geological, or environmental data while addressing an approved research subject and problem.

The program is delivered through a joint pathway between Acadia University and the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC). Students complete sets of courses at each school and then complete a research thesis or research project under joint supervision. Acadia courses take place in person on campus.

Modules

• Advanced Diploma at NSCC (GIS, Remote Sensing, or Marine Geomatics)
• GISY 6400 Capstone Project
• GEOL/BIOL 5960 Thesis begins
• GEOL/BIOL 5960 Thesis continues
• GEOL/BIOL 5960 Thesis completion
• GEOL 5900 Graduate Seminar
• GEOM 5903 Applied Geomatics Seminar
• GEOL/BIOL 5990 Applied Geomatics Research Project begins
• GEOL/BIOL 5990 Applied Geomatics Research Project continues
• GEOL/BIOL 5990 Applied Geomatics Research Project completion
• GEOM 5900 Graduate Seminar

The minimum requirements for admission in Applied Geomatics at Victor Valley College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Victor Valley College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Victor Valley College as pre-requiste for admission in Applied Geomatics.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Admission to Acadia University requires an honours degree or a four-year bachelor’s degree from an approved university. Candidates with a major in a field other than that of their graduate program will normally be required to take sufficient undergraduate courses. Special consideration may be given to those candidates wishing to change from one undergraduate field to a related graduate one.

Graduate Program Entrance Requirements: at least a B- average (70%) in the courses taken in the major field in the last two undergraduate years (or 60h) of university study, including coursework in undergraduate degree(s) and any graduate work completed.

Admission is highly competitive, and the number of students admitted each cycle or year may vary depending on the applicant pool and resource availability. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on resource availability and evidence of probable success in their chosen program.

• Acadia’s minimum admission requirement is 2.67/4.0 GPA OR a 70% in the courses taken in the major field in the last two undergraduate years.
• Several programs have a requirement to identify/secure a willing Acadia supervisor prior to applying as a key piece of entry/admission.
• Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Please check detail of study units at https://www2.acadiau.ca/academics/graduate/applied-geomatics.html

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.