Overview

At least 30% of our MSc Geology from Lakehead University students proceed to PhD studies and most have published their research in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Fieldwork has taken place in all parts of Canada, including the high Arctic as well as overseas, e.g., in Cyprus. For a complete list of potential MSc Geology projects, recently completed theses, faculty members and their area of expertise, please visit the program website.

Key Facts:

Petrochemistry is deemed to include: Field and laboratory studies of ore deposits, igneous, metamorphic, and lithified sedimentary rocks. Tectonophysics is deemed to include: Field and laboratory studies of structural geology, rock magnetism, and basin analysis.

Programme Structure

The department has specializations in the broad areas of petrochemistry and tectonophysics which have included projects in:

petrology, mineralogy, geochemistry, structural geology, strain analysis, mapping, tectonics, sedimentation, economic geology, paleomagnetism and experimental rock deformation and strength testing.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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110

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geology View 18 other Masters in Geology in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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80

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110

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Other requirements

General requirements

Our minimum admission requirement for international applicants is 75% or 3.0 on a 4 point Canadian scale, with an accredited university degree equivalent to a Lakehead University 4 year degree.
We advise all international students to apply early, as admission into our programs is competitive. Should you wish to apply to a thesis program, we strongly advise you to contact a potential supervisor and have your proof of English language proficiency complete.

Tuition Fee

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International

15334 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7667 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

5390 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2695 CAD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Thunder Bay

1149 - 1720 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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