Offered by Laurentian University in Sudbury, Canada, PhD in Mineral Deposits and Precambrian Geology is a doctorate in Mining & Oil Engineering programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,229 per semester (CAD 2,918 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Mining & Oil Engineering
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 2,918 / semester
International tuition: CAD 7,229 / semester
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The PhD in Mineral Deposits and Precambrian Geology is a doctoral degree offered through the Harquail School of Earth Sciences at the Willet Green Miller Centre in Sudbury, delivered on campus. Students conduct original research in ore deposit geology, volcanology, structural geology, sedimentology, paleontology, mineralogy, igneous and metamorphic petrology, geophysics, environmental geosciences, or bioremediation, supported by an extensive range of analytical instrumentation. The minimum period of study is two years full-time for candidates entering with a master's degree, or three years for candidates entering with a bachelor's honours degree; students must pass an oral PhD qualifying examination within eighteen months of registration and complete and defend an original thesis. Students already enrolled in the university's M.Sc. program may transfer into the PhD after one year with approval from their supervisory committee. The school holds the top ranking in Canada for NSERC funding in economic geology and applied geophysics. It suits geoscience graduates aiming for research, exploration, or consulting careers in the mineral and mining sector.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a M.Sc. degree in Geology or an Earth Science related field with a grade in excess of 75%, secure a formal commitment from a faculty supervisor via a Thesis Supervisor Agreement Form, and submit official transcripts, reference forms, a statement of interest, and a curriculum vitae. Students already enrolled in the university's M.Sc. program may transfer into the PhD after one year with approval from their supervisory committee.
