Overview

At Geology from Western University - Canada our students learn the process of research. Learning through independent investigation is supplemented by instruction in a variety of graduate courses that may include formal lectures and laboratories, and various projects, research papers and seminars.

Graduates with Geology from Western University - Canada will:

develop a passing knowledge of fields peripheral to their thesis topics

gain Earth and Planetary Systems, Earth Evolution: Surface, Life and Climate, Resource Geoscience, Tectonic Processes and Crustal Dynamics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Stable Isotope Geochemistry in Earth & Environmental Sciences

Advanced Petroleum Assessment

Applied Seismology

Physics of the Earth Natural Catastrophes: Modelling, Assessing, and Mitigating the Impact

Planetary Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-24 00:00:00

More details

Students who apply to the thesis-based MSc can also start on May 1

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

Duolingo English Test

115

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geology View 17 other Masters in Geology in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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115

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Four-year degree in science, engineering, math, computer science, geography, or a related discipline from an accredited university.

Achieved at least a 70% average over the last two years of the Bachelor's degree. An average of 78% over the last two years of the Bachelor's degree is necessary to be eligible to receive departmental funding.

Scans of transcripts from all post-secondary study completed.

A CV or resume.

Statement of Intent for graduate study.

Contact information for three referees, who will be asked to complete confidential letters of reference online.

Professional background

Referee information

Proficiency in English Scores

Application fee

List of publications

Technological requirements

Professional backgroundReferee information Proficiency in English ScoresApplication feeList of publications

Tuition Fee

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International

13430 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6715 CAD per semester during 12 months.
National

4240 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2120 CAD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for London

1037 - 1625 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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