30 Master's degrees in Earth Sciences in Canada

Dalhousie University’s Master of Earth Sciences programme will advance your knowledge of earth and environmental sciences while preparing you for a professional career in resource or environmental industries, a research or technical position, or further studies in earth sciences, engineering, law, education, and other professional fields. 

The M.Sc. in Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria is a two-year, full-time research programme. This public degree focuses on geology, geophysics, and climate science through a thesis-based approach. Students engage in hands-on field schools and marine cruises to study the planet’s complex natural systems.

Earth and Energy Resources Leadership (MEERL) from Queen's University is training future leaders in the natural resource industry. Through part-time delivery and interdisciplinary courses accessed primarily online, you can continue working from anywhere in the world and join us in Canada for the in-person sessions.

The Earth Sciences M.Sc. at the University of Ottawa is a research-focused master’s programme delivered in a full-time or part-time study mode. Over a typical 24-month duration, students engage in advanced geological training through the Ottawa-Carleton Geoscience Centre, benefiting from extensive laboratory facilities.

Why graduate studies at the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences? We offer a master degree ion Earth Sciences at University of Waterloo. 

The Geological Engineering MASc at the University of British Columbia is a research-based master programme delivered in person at the Vancouver campus. This full-time course combines earth sciences with engineering principles. Students complete both advanced coursework and a thesis to develop specialised technical expertise.

The M.Sc. in Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia is a research-intensive, public programme delivered in person. Over approximately two years, students engage in interdisciplinary study to solve complex food system challenges through coursework and a mandatory thesis.

The MSc in Earth Sciences at Brock University is a relatively small graduate program with ample opportunities, located in a part of Canada that is unique for its geological and glacial features and proximity to a wide variety of geological terrains.

The Physics and Physical Oceanography M.Sc. at Memorial University of Newfoundland is a research-focused programme. This full-time course typically lasts two years and is delivered via a public study mode. Students engage in advanced scientific inquiry, benefiting from a long-standing tradition of academic excellence.

The Geophysics M.A.Sc. at the University of British Columbia is a research-intensive, in-person programme delivered at the Vancouver campus. This full-time course combines advanced coursework with a thesis, providing public study mode students with expert training in Earth sciences over a standard two-year duration.

The Earth and Environmental Sciences M.Sc. at the University of British Columbia is a 24-month, research-based programme. Delivered in a public study mode, it combines advanced coursework with a thesis. Students explore Earth dynamics and human impacts within a close-knit, globally recognised scientific community.

The Earth Sciences M.Sc. at the University of Manitoba is a research-focused programme delivered full-time over two years. Students engage in advanced geoscientific study within a world-class department, benefiting from expert faculty and high-tech facilities to prepare for professional careers in the global geoscience sector.

Get a quantitative and scientifically rigorous education in water sciences, sustainable mining, earth processes and geohazards while discovering innovative ways to tackle global water challenges with the Master of Science in Earth Sciences (Water) degree at University of Waterloo.

The Earth Sciences programme at Carleton University is a two-year Master of Science degree delivered through a public study mode. This advanced curriculum focuses on geoscience research and professional development, utilising extensive laboratory facilities and field courses to prepare students for high-level scientific careers.

Earth and Environmental Sciences program from McMaster University focuses on environment, water, climate, geochemistry and geology.

The M.Sc. Geophysics at the University of British Columbia is a research-intensive, full-time programme delivered in person at the Vancouver campus. Students engage in advanced scientific study over approximately 3.5 years, combining rigorous coursework with a thesis to explore the physical properties of our planet.

Memorial University of Newfoundland has one of the largest and most diverse Earth Sciences departments in Canada. With 30 faculty members, 15 staff members, and leading-edge teaching and research facilities, the department is able to offer high quality graduate degree programs. 

The Earth & Space Science M.Sc. at York University is a multidisciplinary research programme delivered in a public study mode. Students engage in advanced postgraduate instruction over a flexible duration, benefiting from the university's world-leading facilities and strong links to the Centre for Research in Earth & Space Science.

The Earth Sciences - Science, Society and Policy programme at the University of Ottawa is a research-intensive Master of Science. This public course offers full-time or part-time study modes over 24 months. It combines advanced geoscience with policy training to address complex scientific and societal challenges.

The Earth Sciences M.Sc. at the University of Toronto is a research-focused programme delivered in a public study mode. This advanced degree provides students with extensive training in geological problems and modern laboratory techniques. It is designed for completion through full-time engagement with the department's facilities.