Overview
The University of Waterloo also offers Earth Science graduate students professional degree designations and training.
- Graduate degree designations in the Collaborative Water Program in Integrated Water Management (offered jointly with the internationally recognized Water Institute) and
- TERRE CREATE training in sustainable mining, offering some of the best specialized courses and field opportunities in Earth Sciences across Canada
Funding and awards
With over 100 graduate students supervised and co-supervised by Earth Sciences faculty, we represent one of the more research intensive departments in the Faculty of Science. Most faculty members offer potential research opportunities with full funding for students. We encourage prospective students to read our funding and awards pageMore information
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Aqueous and Organic Hydrogeochemistry
- Hydrogeology
- Isotope Hydrology and Geochemistry
- Solid Earth Sciences
- Water Cycle Modelling
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
45 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Earth Sciences View 30 other Masters in Earth Sciences in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. —
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
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). 7 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated 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. 90 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students should have a Honours Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Earth Sciences, or equivalent (e.g. Geology, Geosciences), with no less than a 75% standing. Outstanding students in other fields will also be accepted, but will have to take extra courses to strengthen their background preparation.
- Before applying to the program, students are strongly advised to establish contact with potential supervisors.
- Three references, at least two academic
- Transcripts
- References
- Supplementary Information Form (SIF)
- Resume, letter, writing sample
- Permanent Resident Card
- Sponsorship
- Portfolio
Tuition Fee
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International
14084 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7042 CAD per semester and a duration of 18 months. -
National
4508 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 2254 CAD per semester and a duration of 18 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.
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