Overview

On the Earth Sciences programme from University of Regina faculty are experts in their fields, and can offer various specialized courses, including many hands-on training opportunities and practices.

Their research areas cover hard rock and soft rock studies, geofluids, mineral and oil-gas resources, and environmental geoscience. You’ll benefit from close contact with your supervisor and in-depth involvement in their topics of research, as you achieve your own research objectives.

Careers and opportunities

The U of R earth sciences program has an established reputation for training highly qualified personnel, and our graduates have an excellent record of obtaining employment.

Post-graduation work can include working for mineral exploration companies and in government research for the geological survey.

Canada’s federal and provincial governments, energy and mining, hydrogeological and related environmental service industries employ highly qualified geoscientists in a range of roles.

As the present workforce ages there is a pressing need for new people to fill these roles. The U of R’s graduate programs in earth sciences can prepare you for your career in the geosciences.

Careers:

Petroleum geologist

Environmental scientist

Seismologist

Mineral surveyors

Hydrogelogist

Oceanographer

Engineering geologist

Research geologist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-05 00:00:00

Apply anytime.
Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00

Apply anytime.
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

Some programs do not have a specific deadline and will accept applications at any time during the year.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

Free IELTS Mock Tests!

PTE Academic

63

Schedule a PTE test!

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Schedule TOEFL®

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

Check IELTS test dates and locations. Book an IELTS test now!

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geology View 17 other Masters in Geology in Canada

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

Free IELTS Mock Tests!

PTE Academic

63

Schedule a PTE test!

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Schedule TOEFL®

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

Check IELTS test dates and locations. Book an IELTS test now!

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Regina and/or in Canada, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

A graduating average of at least 70 per cent from a four-year baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) is required for admission to all programs except for English, History, Mathematics and Statistics and the Master of Public Administration where the required average is 75 per cent.

Applicants with a marginally lower four-year average may be accepted if their performance in the last two complete years is significantly higher (75 per cent or more).

Applicants must have the academic background required to undertake graduate studies in their chosen field.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

10230 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 341 CAD per credit during 12 months.
National

10230 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 341 CAD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Regina

1270 - 1840 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Earth Sciences.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About