$13,751 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Certificate Geographic Information Science
- Dalhousie University offers a Certificate degree in Geographic Information Science for a duration of 1 year.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The Certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIS) provides training and experience in geographic information science as part of an undergraduate degree program, usually in Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, or Biology, and prepares students for further study or employment in the area.
- The Certificate requires the completion of GIS-related courses and a pre-approved research project that involves work with geographic information systems and geomatics.
- This degree program will give students a degree for a competitive edge in today’s market place.
- Students enroll in the GIS Certificate by contacting the certificate coordinator.
- Students have to acquire a minimum grade of B- grade in each of the following courses:
- Geoscience Information Management
- GIS Applications to Environmental and Geological Science
- In this program, students will learn how to design, manage, and complete a research project that emphasizes the use of a geographic information system (GIS).
- Students will identify a suitable research problem and work to solve it through acquiring, organizing, analyzing and presenting data using GIS.
- Projects should be undertaken after all or most of the coursework is completed, i.e., students should already be familiar with GIS concepts and functions, and be proficient in the use of at least one GIS package.
- Students enrolled in an undergraduate program other than Biology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, or the College of Sustainability, may be able to complete the project through a directed readings or honours thesis course listed within their home department.
- Students can apply for various Scholarship and bursaries according to their academic eligibility at Dalhousie University.
- The average salary goes up to 37,000 USD after completion of the program.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 |
| Tuition Fees | $12617 |
| Health Insurance | $375 |
| Other Fees | $759 |
| Total Fees | $13751 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 61 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have to complete secondary school (Grade 12).
- Students hold a minimum overall average of 70% in five academic Grade 12 courses.
- A final grade of at least 70% in Grade 12 academic English and any other required subject.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
- Or, another Senior Secondary School Certificate awarded after standard XII
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.