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Prepare for career success at the renowned Harquail School of Earth Sciences and its Mineral Exploration Research Centre, situated in Sudbury - the global hub for mineral exploration and mining services. Gain access to one of North America's most extensive Earth science resource centers, offering exceptional employment prospects in your field while pursuing studies at Laurentian University. Enhance your professional expertise in a discipline rich with research and networking possibilities. The Willet Green Miller Centre houses multiple mining-related institutions including the Goodman School of Mines, MIRARCO Mining Innovation, the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, and the Ontario Geological Survey.
Equip yourself for a future advancing geoscience research and innovation across mineral exploration, government sectors, and consulting firms. The Harquail School boasts comprehensive analytical tools supporting both academic and research requirements, while also collaborating with Geo Labs - among the continent's most sophisticated geoscience analytical facilities.
Students entering the program must have a M.Sc. degree in Geology or an Earth Science related field, with a grade in excess of 75%. Students may also transfer from the M.Sc. program after one year, if approved by their Supervisory Committee.
English Program Language Requirements:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL -iBT): 88 Overall
IELTS Academic - International English Language Testing System: 6.5 overall (No band lower than 6.0)
Cambridge Assessment English: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a Cambridge Score of 176 or more
PTE Academic - Pearson Test of English: 60 Overall.
Application deadline: August 1 for fall admission; April 1 for Spring admission; December 1 for Winter admission.