MSc in Geology - Applied Mineral Exploration (Accelerated) in Sudbury Canada | Laurentian University

Nestled along the southern edge of one of the planet's most extensive and well-preserved meteorite impact craters, near numerous mines and varied geological formations, Sudbury stands out as the premier global destination for geological studies. The area's rich deposits of nickel, copper, and platinum group metals offer exceptional hands-on learning and research possibilities. Sudbury's geological landscape features Archean volcanic-sedimentary belts, Proterozoic sedimentary-volcanic formations, Grenville metamorphic regions, and Paleozoic rock sequences spanning lower to middle periods.

This Master of Science in Geology with an Applied Mineral Exploration specialization (MinEx) caters to geologists seeking to enhance their expertise through a rigorous, one-year, course-focused graduate program. Enrollment is available at any point in the academic calendar (September, January, or May). The curriculum requires completion of 24 course credits, with the option to include up to 6 credits from advanced undergraduate geology courses. The Applied Research Project (GEOL 5055, 6 credits) can also contribute to degree requirements. With approval from the program coordinator, students may substitute up to 6 credits with relevant graduate-level courses from other disciplines (modular or term-based).