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Ph.D. 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 (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$4,932.00 (US$ 3,545) per year
CAN $1,644.00 per term (Both international and domestic PhD students pay the same rate)

*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 Master's degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.

A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the Master's degree.

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