This is a full-time degree with an expected completion time of two years, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in the same or a closely related discipline. The Department of Geoscience is a vibrant cornerstone of the University of Calgary – and is also the largest geoscience department in Canada.
Internationally and nationally recognized for strengths in seismic geophysics, petroleum geology, hydrology, petrology and regional tectonics. The vision is an improved understanding of Earth systems through innovative and impactful geoscience research, interdisciplinary learning and discovery, empowered and inspired teaching, and effective communication that not only raises our profile as a geoscience centre of excellence but also creates a brighter future for our world.
Many thesis-based students participate in field schools during their time in the program, gaining valuable training in geological field methods in a range of possible locations.
A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.. Four-year Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent. An Honours degree in geology or geophysics, or a field related to geophysics, such as physics or mathematics, is preferred..
Other Documents Required:
A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.. Four-year Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent. An Honours degree in geology or geophysics, or a field related to geophysics, such as physics or mathematics, is preferred..
Other Documents Required:
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Geoscience - MSc - Thesis in Canada: are:
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Application Fees | CA$145.00 | ||||||
Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
Living Cost | CA$15,600.00/year (CA$1,300.00/month) |
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Student Earning | CA$19,200.00/year |
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You will earn CA$19,200.00/year by working 20 h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 15/h + 40 h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 15/h at minimum wage of CA$15.00/hour. |
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Application Fees | CA$125.00 | ||||||
Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
Living Cost | CA$15,600.00/year (CA$1,300.00/month) |
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Student Earning | CA$19,200.00/year | ||||||
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$19,200.00/year by working 20 h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 15/h + 40 h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 15/h at minimum wage of CA$15.00/hour. |
The University of Calgary will waive the admission application fee for undergraduate and graduate admission for citizens from the seven countries affected by the U.S. travel ban, to ensure students have every opportunity to pursue or complete their studies.
Most thesis-based graduate programs provide funding for students in the first two years of a Master’s degree and the first four of a PhD. More information is available from the program.
Each year, most faculties have several graduate teaching and research assistantships available for students. Contact your program for information about eligibility, application deadlines and procedures.
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