Overview

Whether you investigate the formation of economic mineral deposits, the impacts of drought on the environment, or the sources of catastrophic earthquakes, you will use a strong and broad science foundation.

Our multidisciplinary programs, emphasizing Environmental Geoscience and Geology, will give you the knowledge and professional skills to tackle any number of critically important issues.

Features

The Earth Sciences master of science (MSc) program from Simon Fraser University, combines coursework and research, training students for a broad range of careers in geoscience.
Students are expected to complete the program requirements in six terms.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Studies

graduate courses (or related graduate courses from other departments with the graduate program chair's approval)

MSc Thesis Proposal

MSc Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Earth Sciences View 29 other Masters in Earth Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

a bachelor’s degree from SFU or its equivalent from a recognized institution

a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.33 scale, or 3.33 on a 4.33 scale (B+) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses. All graduate work is also considered.

submitted evidence, usually references from qualified referees, of the applicant’s ability to undertake advanced studies in the area of interest.

proof of English Language proficiency

In exceptional circumstances, a student may be admitted with lower formal qualifications when there is significant experience relevant to the proposed area of scholarship.

Tuition Fee

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International

4214 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2107 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

4214 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2107 CAD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Burnaby

1600 - 2700 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

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