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M.Sc. in Geological Sciences

Canada

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What will I learn?

This research based program 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

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Science

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$11,097.00 (US$ 7,976) per year
CAN $3,699.00 per term

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

January 2025

Venue

College of Arts and Science

University of Saskatchewan,

Room 265 Arts, 9 Campus Drive,

Saskatoon,

Saskatchewan (SK),

S7N 5A5, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

A four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study, or,

A three-year first cycle undergraduate degree, in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study, from an institution that meets the criteria set forth in the Bologna Declaration, will be acceptable as the equivalent of an undergraduate honours degree.

A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of full-time study (e.g. 60 credit units USask equivalent).

Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and research.

English language proficiency requirements

  • IELTS - Fully qualified: Overall score of 6.5 with no score below 6.0 in each area
  • TOEFL iBT - Fully qualified: Overall score of 86 with minimum scores of 19 in each area
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced - Fully qualified: Overall score of 176
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) - Overall score of 115, with minimum individual scores of 95 in each area
  • PTE Academic - Fully qualified: Overall score of 63 with minimum scores of 59 in each area
  • CAEL - Minimum score of 70%, with minimum individual scores of 60

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Saskatchewan

USask is a research-intensive university in Western Canada, home to a dynamic and international community from more than 130 countries worldwide.

  • Beautiful riverside campus exceeding 2,000 acres
  • International student community representing 130 countries
  • Top 15 Canadian research university
  • Scholarships and bursaries available