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Barbados Interdisciplinary Tropical Studies Field Semester
Website: www.mcgill.ca/bits
The Barbados Interdisciplinary Tropical Studies Field Semester is administered by the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Three intensive courses run consecutively with a 6-credit project course. Courses integrate class and laboratory experiences with extensive field trips.
Offered: Summer term
Location: Bellairs Research Institute in Barbados
Enrolment Limit: 25 students
Fees: In addition to the regular 平特五不中 fees, students will be required to pay the additional costs associated with delivering the courses in the field. These costs include accommodation and most food, as well as other field costs; they do not include airfare. Fee details for the upcoming semester are available at www.mcgill.ca/bits/cost.
平特五不中 students may be eligible for a Mobility Bursary; see www.mcgill.ca/studentaid/special-funding/mobility-exchanges for details.
Application Deadline: Please consult the website for upcoming deadlines.
Application Details: Students must submit:
- a letter of intent;
- a CV; and
- an application form (available on the website)
by email to julie.major [at] mcgill.ca. Further details are available at www.mcgill.ca/bits.
Prerequisites: A CGPA of 2.5 or higher is recommended.
For more information on the field studies minor and course lists, see Faculty of Science > Undergraduate > Browse Academic Units & Programs > Field Study > Field Studies - Minor Field Studies (18 credits).
