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Master of Science (MSc) Thesis-based in Geoscience at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Master of Science (MSc) Thesis-based 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 Faculties of Graduate Studies and Science requirements, the Department requires: Completion of a minimum of 12 units. Additional Program Information Completion requirement Advanced Credit Application for advanced credit should be made to the graduate program at the time of admission, so that the previous work can be taken into account when specifying a student’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 four-year Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent. An Honours degree in geology or geophysics, or a field related to geophysics, such as physics or mathematics, is preferred. 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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