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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geoscience at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geoscience is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Faculty of Science (Earth, Energy, and Environment). Students in this program are normally full-time. In some circumstances, this program allows for part-time study.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Earth, Energy, and Environment  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements and Faculty of Science requirements, the Department requires: Completion of a minimum of 12 units in the first year of the program. Subject to supervisor and Graduate Program Director approval, this requirement may be waived fully or partially, or course exemptions may be granted on the basis of comparable courses taken during a master's program.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies and Science requirements , the Department requires: a) Normally, a Master of Science degree or equivalent in geoscience or a field related to geoscience, such as physics or mathematics. b) A concise statement outlining the applicant’s research interests and reasons for wishing to attend the University of Calgary. c) This program has a requirement to demonstrate English Language Proficiency; see Faculty of Science English Language Proficiency (ELP) Requirements for Graduate Programs for details. d) Two reference letters.

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.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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