This is a thesis-based Doctor of Philosophy in Geoscience at the University of Calgary, training researchers and industry professionals with close ties to the resource sector. Students complete core coursework, including Geology and Geophysics of Western Canada, together with advanced independent study or readings courses tailored to their specialization in geology, geophysics or a related field such as physics or mathematics. Candidates undertake original research and defend a dissertation. The nominal length of the program is three years of full-time study, with a maximum of six years permitted. Admission is offered for the September intake only, with a January 15 application deadline for both Canadian and international applicants. Graduates go on to research and technical roles in academia, government geological surveys, and the energy and resource industries, building on the university's strong regional ties to Western Canadian geoscience.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Admission requires an MSc or equivalent in geology, geophysics or a related field such as physics or mathematics, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale calculated over the last two years of full-time study. International applicants whose primary language is not English must meet the Faculty of Science's English Language Proficiency requirements. Applications are accepted for the September intake, with a January 15 deadline for both Canadian and international applicants.
