The Department of Earth Sciences in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources is recognized worldwide as one of Canada's leading geoscience departments. Our faculty members have garnered numerous university, national, and international awards in recognition of their research contributions, excellence in teaching, outreach activities, and commitment to the geoscientific community.
Program Overview for M.Sc in Geological Sciences in Canada:
Research topics include:
- Mineralogy and crystallography
- Environmental mineralogy and geochemistry
- Sedimentology and quaternary studies
- Invertebrate paleontology
- Crustal and mantle geophysics
- Applied/environmental geophysics; petrology and tectonics
- Mineral deposits
- Arctic, marine and freshwater systems
These are the international student eligibility for the M.Sc in Geological Sciences in Canada
B.Sc. Honours degree in Geology or Geophysics or a related Honours degree in Geography, Soil Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering Physics, Civil, Geological or Electrical Engineering; Statement of Funding; Statement of Intent; GRE (Optional); Letters of Recommendation: 3
Please Note that:(You must have a four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized college or university with a minimum B average (3.0) in the last 60 credit hours or equivalent.);
These are the domestic student eligibility for the M.Sc in Geological Sciences
B.Sc. Honours degree in Geology or Geophysics or a related Honours degree in Geography, Soil Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering Physics, Civil, Geological or Electrical Engineering; Statement of Funding; Statement of Intent; GRE (Optional); Letters of Recommendation: 3
Please Note that:(You must have a four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized college or university with a minimum B average (3.0) in the last 60 credit hours or equivalent.);
These are the test eligibilities for the M.Sc in Geological Sciences to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for M.Sc in Geological Sciences in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 86
- IELTS(academic): 6.5
The international student tuition fees and costs for M.Sc in Geological Sciences in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$100.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | $5,874.90 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,200.00/year (CA$850.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$14,912.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$14,912.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 11.65/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 11.65/h) at minimum wage of CA$11.65/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for M.Sc in Geological Sciences in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fees | CA$100.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | $2,670.38 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,200.00/year (CA$850.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$14,912.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$14,912.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 11.65/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 11.65/h) at minimum wage of CA$11.65/hour. | |||||||
The name of your preferred supervisor is required at time of application.There are many funding opportunities:
- Teaching/Research Assistant
- Work Study Program
- Master's and Doctoral Award for Indigenous Students
- International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship
- International Graduate Student Student Scholarship
- There are other funding opportunities available for international students
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