Overview

Key Features

The Earth Sciences department at Brock University was founded at Brock University in 1968, three years after the University was formed. The department now has 10 faculty members with a wide variety of research and teaching interests.

Graduate students in Earth Sciences join a research-intensive environment and work with internationally recognized faculty who contribute to a wide variety of geoscientific fields. Research areas include glacial geology and geomorphology, watershed geochemistry, lichen biomonitoring, marine and terrestrial palynology, stream flow dynamics, isotope carbonate geochemistry, the structural geology of Earth and Mars, climate change and quaternary geology. Earth sciences graduate students respond to the needs of world governments, industries and social structures facing global change.

Specialization:

Geology

Earth Science

Career outcomes

Consulting firms (e.g., environmental engineering)
Government agencies & ministries (e.g.,geological surveys, conservation authorities)
Resource sector (petroleum and ore exploration, mining- including aggregate)
Academia, museums
Teaching

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Structural Geology

Paleoclimatology

Stratigraphic Palynology

Quaternary Palynology

Microfossils and their Practical Applications
Environmental and Watershed Geochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Materials Science Earth Sciences Geology View 29 other Masters in Earth Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to a Master’s program, a student will normally hold a four-year degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited university with a minimum 75% (mid-B) average over the last two years of full-time undergraduate study.
You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program specific materials:
Three references are required.
Interested full time graduate students are encouraged to contact graduate supervisors prior to making formal application to discuss potential research projects. See the department website for information regarding faculty members
A Statement of Research Interest — no more than two pages in length, in which applicants indicate their career aspirations/plans, specific research interests, and experience relevant to their interests. Also, a potential supervisor should be identified in the statement of interest.

Tuition Fee

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International

13450 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6725 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

5450 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2725 CAD per semester during 24 months.

2,725.41
6,725.34

Living costs for St. Catharines

1015 - 1615 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

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

Available Scholarships

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