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Memorial University of Newfoundland boasts one of Canada's most extensive and varied Earth Science departments. With 23 faculty, 16 staff, and cutting-edge facilities, the department delivers top-tier graduate programs. Alumni have pursued successful careers in academia, government, and industry.
Newfoundland and Labrador serves as an exceptional natural classroom for Earth Sciences, with many courses incorporating fieldwork. The region offers unmatched geological diversity spanning much of Earth's history, contributing to our department's renowned reputation.
The MSc program is available in both Geology and Geophysics, combining coursework with thesis research. This full-time degree typically takes two years to complete.
MSc Duration: 2 years
Location: St. John's campus
Application Deadlines:
Spring/Fall admission: January 15
Winter admission: September 15
Applicants shall have completed Bachelor's degree (minimum second class) 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