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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 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù 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.
²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù 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).