Sudbury,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Geology (Thesis-Based) in Sudbury Canada | Laurentian University
Laurentian University
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Sudbury Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,297
(c. USD16,721.33)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Advance your expertise in Earth Sciences with an in-depth MSc program combining theoretical learning, hands-on research, and practical field and laboratory work. Enhance your geoscience capabilities and methodologies while participating in innovative research, from identifying thesis challenges to developing solutions.
The Harquail School of Earth Sciences and its Mineral Exploration Research Centre (MERC) feature advanced facilities and analytical equipment, enabling students and researchers to pursue pioneering studies.
Laurentian's M.Sc. graduates are prepared for specialized careers such as:
mineral exploration geologist
geophysical specialist
geoscience advisor
government, academic, or research professional
planetary science expert
science educator, potentially in museums or science centers
laboratory analysis technician
3D modeling and geostatistics specialist
mining industry analyst, financial consultant, or investment specialist
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
M.Sc. in Geology - Thesis-based option (Full time)
Entrance to the MSc. in Geology - Thesis-based option requires a B.Sc. Honours degree with a minimum B average. Note that students in this program cannot transfer into the Mineral exploration one-year option.
M.Sc. in Geology - Mineral exploration one-year option (Full time)
Entrance to the M.Sc. in mineral exploration one-year option is restricted to geoscientists holding a B.Sc. honours degree in the Earth Sciences (minimum B average). Enrolment and residency requirements: students in this option are full-time students.
English language requirements:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL -iBT): 88 Overall
Computer-based TOEFL (CBT) - Test of English as a Foreign Language: 230 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
CAEL - Canadian Academic English Language Assessment: 70 overall (No part below 60)
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees – CanTEST: 4.5 overall (No part below 4)
PTE Academic - Pearson Test of English: 60 Overall
Duolingo English Test: Minimum Score: 110
Tuition
CAD
23,297