Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geography and Planning

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geography and Planning is a 4 years PhD program taught at Queen’s University, . The program is offered in campus-based modes with full Time options. To successfully obtain Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geography and Planning from Queen’s University you are required to complete credit hours. After completion of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geography and Planning you will be able to further continue for advance studies or start career as Town Planner, Environmental Planner, Geologist, Consulting Geologist, Exploration Geologist.

Admission is based upon the completion of a Master's degree or its equivalent at a superior level at a recognized university. In exceptional circumstances, resident Master's students may be accelerated into the Ph.D. program. The program involves satisfying the following requirements:

i) Course work. Satisfactory completion of a minimum of three graduate one-term courses including GPHY 801 (a one-term equivalent Ph.D. Research Seminar) beyond the Master's degree.

ii) Qualifying Examination. Undertaken upon completion of all coursework, usually during the fall term of the second year of study. The examination focuses on the preparation and defence of a thesis proposal and its field of study.

iii) Dissertation. Completion and oral defence of a doctoral dissertation.

You need to complete credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.queensu.ca/geographyandplanning/mamscphd/graduate-programs

You can join one of the following careers:

• Town Planner
• Environmental Planner
• Geologist
• Consulting Geologist
• Exploration Geologist