Overview

Program Details

This research based Geological Sciences program at University of Saskatchewan allows you to pursue a degree in one of the following fields of geological sciences:

geochemistry
geophysics
paleontology, paleobiology and paleobotany
mineralogy, petrology and ore geology
structural geology and tectonics
sedimentology and stratigraphy

While studying in the Department of Geological Sciences, you will have access to world class facilities to support your research including:

Saskatchewan Isotope Laboratory
Electron Microprobe Laboratory
X-ray Diffraction Laboratory
Aqueous and Environmental Geochemistry Laboratories
Electronic Paramagnetic Resonance Laboratory
Hydrothermal Mineralogy and Geochemistry Laboratory
Global Geochronology and Lithostratigraphy Database
Advanced computing facilities

You will also have access to other world class facilities housed at the University of Saskatchewan including:

Canadian Light Source – Canada’s only synchrotron
Saskatchewan Structural Sciences Centre
Advanced (electron) microscopy facilities

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Isotope geology; Mineral deposits; Precambrian Geology; Trans-Hudson Orogen; base metals; lithogeochemistry; petrology; precious metals; rare earth elements; uranium
Canada; climate change; conifer; paleobotany
Ediacaran; Ichnology; Neogene; Paleobiology; Sedimentology; paleontology; stratigraphy
Applied Geophysics; Compaction; Geophysics; Mantle; Numerical modelling; Porous; Tektite
Southern Africa; exploratory data analysis; geochemical; geotectonic; hydrochemistry; isotope
Disease; health; mercury; metals; spectroscopy; toxicology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2021-09-03 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geology View 22 other Masters in Geology in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.

IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).

6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent)in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study

Tuition Fee

International

6730 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the original amount of 6730 CAD per year and a duration of 24 months.
National

4260 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the original amount of 4260 CAD per year and a duration of 24 months.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Geological Sciences

University of Saskatchewan

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