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Earth Sciences (PhD) at Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University, Canada

Programme overview

Earth sciences comprise a variety of disciplines in which pure and applied research is carried out to investigate the processes responsible for the formation and evolution of our planet. The doctor of philosophy (PhD) program combines coursework and research, training students for a broad range of careers in geoscience.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Department of Earth Sciences  |  Duration: 12 terms  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

This program consists of courses, a candidacy exam, a research seminar and a thesis. The courses selected will reflect the student's research interests and guidance from the supervisor. Additional course work may be assigned by the supervisory committee based on the results of the candidacy examination.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Trimester system: Fall term runs September through December, Spring term January through April, Summer term May through August. Admission is specific to each programme.

The application fee is 112 CAD for applicants with Canadian transcripts and 160 CAD for applicants with international transcripts, paid online after submitting the application form. Deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sfu.ca/gradstudies/apply.html

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