Dr. Benjamin Gwinneth

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Benjamin obtained his doctorate from McGill University and subsequently completed postdoctoral work at the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) and the University of São Paulo before joining the Department of Geography at the University of Montreal in 2024. He uses biogeochemical tools to reconstruct ecosystem responses to environmental changes in the past, primarily in Meso-America. His areas of expertise include biogeochemistry, paleoecology, climatic changes, and environmental geography.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Montreal

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.