Offered by University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Canada, Geological Sciences (M.Sc.) is a master's degree in Earth Sciences & Geology programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 4,279 per semester (CAD 1,902 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Earth Sciences & Geology
Local tuition: CAD 1,902 / semester
International tuition: CAD 4,279 / semester
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The Master of Science (M.Sc.), thesis-based, in Geological Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan covers research across geochemistry, mineralogy, igneous and metamorphic petrology, mineral deposits, sedimentology, structural geology, paleontology (including invertebrate and vertebrate paleontology, ichnology, palynology and palaeobotany), stratigraphy, history of geology, applied geophysics (including seismology and gravity and electrical methods), hydrogeology, and environmental geology. Students complete a minimum of nine credit units of graduate coursework, chosen in consultation with their advisory committee, alongside an original research thesis conducted under faculty supervision, culminating in a thesis defence. Students must maintain continuous registration in the thesis course throughout their program. The program is offered through the Department of Geological Sciences and trains graduates in field and laboratory research methods for careers in academia, government geological surveys, environmental consulting, and the mineral, energy, and groundwater resource industries.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study, with a minimum cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study. Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and applicants whose first language is not English.
