Overview
GeoEngineering from Queen's University prepares students to be involved with the engineering of earth and rock structures such as those associated with foundations, slopes, deep excavations, tunnels, solid waste landfills, and contaminated ground.
Students at GeoEngineering from Queen's University will gain knowledge in:
- applying soil mechanics, rock mechanics and engineering geology to solve soil and rock engineering problems.
- applying soil and rock mechanics, materials science, and mathematics to the solution of geoengineering problems.
- researching and developing planar, polymeric materials used in contact with soil, rock and other geotechnical
- applying geotechnical engineering, hydgrogeology and geochemistry to solve environmental problems related to soil and water pollution.
- researching chemical composition and interaction of earth materials such as natural and contaminated waters, sediments, and rocks.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Geotechnical Engineering:
- Geomechanics
- Geosynthetics
- Geohazards
- Cold Regions Engineering
- Geoenvironmental Engineering
- Hydrogeology
- Geochemistry
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Environmental Engineering Energy & Power Engineering Geology View 18 other Masters in Energy & Power Engineering in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- Application Fee
- Language Requirements
Tuition Fee
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International
20466 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20466 CAD per year during 24 months. -
National
8093 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8093 CAD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Kingston
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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