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MSc Earth Sciences at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

MSc Earth Sciences is a graduate programme at Carleton University offered through Department of Earth Sciences (Faculty of Science).

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Department of Earth Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Programme requirements total 5.0 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The requirement for admission to the program is an Honours B.Sc. degree, with at least high honours standing, in geology or a related discipline. Accelerated Pathway The accelerated pathway in the Department of Earth Sciences is a flexible and individualized plan of graduate study. Students in the final year of the B.Sc. Honours degree in Earth Sciences may apply with the agreement of their B.Sc. Honours supervisor, within the deadline of January 15th of the year the B.Sc.H. will be completed.

Graduate programmes normally admit to the fall (September) term; some programmes also consider applicants for the winter (January) or summer (May) terms.

Apply online through Carleton360. Applications for most programmes for the upcoming Fall, Winter and Summer terms open on 1 June. Most programmes have two deadlines per term: the first for guaranteed consideration of admission and funding, the second if space and funds remain; deadlines vary by programme and may be as early as 9 months before start. Application fee: C$125 (C$175 for the MBA), non-refundable, paid by credit card and not waived.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.carleton.ca/

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