PhD Earth Sciences at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The Department of Earth Sciences in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources is recognized worldwide as one of Canada's leading geoscience departments. Our faculty members have garnered numerous university, national, and international awards in recognition of their research contributions, excellence in teaching, outreach activities and commitment to the geoscientific community.

Faculty: Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources | Duration: four years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

Coursework is normally completed in the first two years, and thesis is normally completed in years four to five. Adjustments may be made with the supervisor’s consultation and approval. Students are required to complete a PhD thesis proposal, normally within 12 months of start of program.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The normal entry requirement is the equivalent of an MSc in earth sciences. Students with MSc degrees in related fields may be accepted by the Graduate Admissions Committee providing their planned degree program involves studies in the earth sciences. Direct entry into the PhD program from an honours bachelor’s degree is permitted only for outstanding students (GPA well above 3.0 in the last two full years of undergraduate study). This route is at the discretion of the Graduate Admissions Committee and is intended only for those students that the committee considers adequately prepared for immediate PhD-level studies. Students applying should have a GPA of 3.0 (B or equivalent) in the last two full years (60 credit hours) of study

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.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; non-refundable. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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