The Master of Environmental Science program resides within the University of Toronto Scarborough’s Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences (DPES), where our renowned faculty are involved in conducting world-class research funded by national and international granting agencies. We welcome employers to collaborate with our dynamic faculty through internships supported by Mitacs Accelerate.
Mitacs Accelerate leverages research projects between industry partners and academic researchers. Internships start at four months with opportunities for extension. Successful applicants are required to contribute a minimum of $7,500 contribution to receive a $15,000 research award. Eligible partners include for-profit and not-for-profit corporations in Canada, for-profit businesses operating outside Canada, and eligible intern-owned start-ups at approved incubators from all sectors.
Meet our MEnvSc Program Directors
Dr. Nicholas Mandrak
Conservation and Biodiversity
Dr. Karen Smith
Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation
Dr. Carl Mitchell
Terrestrial and Aquatic Systems
Associate Graduate Chair