St. John's,
NL,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Geophysics in St. Johns Canada | Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland
|
St. Johns Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
4,497
(c. USD3,234.29)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Memorial University of Newfoundland boasts one of Canada's most extensive and varied Earth Science departments. Featuring 23 faculty members, 16 support staff, and cutting-edge teaching and research facilities, the department delivers top-tier graduate programs. Alumni from Memorial's Earth Sciences program have pursued successful careers in academia, government agencies, and private industry.
Newfoundland and Labrador serves as an exceptional natural laboratory for Earth Science studies, with numerous courses incorporating fieldwork. The region offers unmatched geological diversity, showcasing significant portions of Earth's history. Our department's distinguished reputation stems partly from direct access to these world-class geological formations.
The PhD program, available in both Geology and Geophysics, combines coursework, comprehensive examinations, and thesis research. Students can complete this doctoral program through four years of full-time study.
PhD Duration: 4 years
Location: St. John's campus
Application Deadlines:
Spring/Fall admission: January 15
Winter admission: September 15
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants shall have completed Master’s degree in an appropriate area of study.
The minimum English proficiency test scores are as follows:
TOEFL: An aggregate score of 80 (92 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements).
IELTS Academic: An aggregate score of 6.5 (7 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements).
Duolingo English Test: An aggregate score of 115 (125 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements).
CAEL - A score between 50 and 60 in each of four bands, with at least 2 band scores of 60.
MET: A score of 59%.
PTE Academic - Minimum scores of 58 in each of reading, writing, listening, and speaking
Application Deadline:
January 15 for Spring and Fall admission
September 15 for Winter admission
Tuition
CAD
4,497