地理哲学博士

博士课程包括课程，综合考试和论文。通常可以在四年的全日制学习中完成。我们的使命宣言是通过我们的教学和研究来培养对周围世界地理的探究精神，并为我们的学生提供必要的分析工具，以探讨出现的问题以及与他们进行交流的技巧。在气候学，文化，历史和经济地理，地理信息系统，地貌学，第四纪研究，区域发展，遥感和资源管理等领域进行研究生研究。纽芬兰和拉布拉多的自然和人文环境提供了广泛的研究可能性。
Geography has been taught at Memorial since 1946 and was raised to the status of full department in 1960. Graduate studies began in 1970 with the MA and MSc, and the PhD was added in 1992. Our mission statement is to foster a spirit of inquiry about the geography of the world around us through our teaching and research, and to provide our students with the analytical tools needed to explore the questions that arise and the skills with which to communicate their findings.<br><br>Graduate research is conducted within the fields of climatology, cultural, historical, and economic geography, geographic information systems, geomorphology, Quaternary studies, regional development, remote sensing, and resource management. The physical and human environments of Newfoundland and Labrador present a wide range of research possibilities. The province's easternmost coastal location in Canada provides a stimulating setting for the study of the climate and the imprint of Quaternary climate changes upon the physical landscape. The social and economic characteristics observed for the Atlantic region provide a wealth of research opportunities on demographic and migration patterns, sustainable development of resources and rural development. In addition, Newfoundland and Labrador presents considerable scope for the study of coastal and marine environments.<br><br>Duration (Full-time students):<br>MA, MSc: 2 years<br>PhD: 4 years<br><br>Campus:<br>St. John's<br><br>Application Deadline:<br>January 15 for Fall admission<br><br>PhD The PhD program involves courses, a comprehensive exam, and a thesis. It can normally be completed in four years of full-time study.