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MSc Geology at Lakehead University

Lakehead University, Canada

Programme overview

The MSc in Geology normally emphasizes petrochemistry and tectonophysics, including petrology, mineralogy, geochemistry, structural geology, economic geology and paleomagnetism, with fieldwork across Canada and overseas.

Department: Geology  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Students complete requirements within six terms (2 years).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours Bachelor's degree in Geology or equivalent with a minimum B average; graduates of other Honours degrees with Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics concentration may be considered.

Main intake: September (Fall). January (Winter) intake for select programs including Biology, Chemistry, Master in Education, Chemical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Forestry, Geology, Physics and Sociology; May (Spring) intake for select programs including Biology, Chemistry, Education, Forestry (thesis-based) and Geology.

Lakehead has three intake periods: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring/Summer (May/July).

Applications are received continually; recommended complete package dates: February 1 for a Fall start, September 16 for a Winter start and January 15 for a Spring start. The non-refundable application fee is $125 CAD, paid through the online Graduate Studies application.

Apply through the official page: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/admissions/how-to-apply

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