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Memorial University of Newfoundland boasts one of Canada's biggest and most varied Earth Science departments. Featuring 23 professors, 16 support staff, and cutting-edge educational and research resources, the department provides top-tier graduate programs. Alumni from Memorial's Earth Sciences Department have pursued successful careers in academia, government agencies, and private industry.
Newfoundland and Labrador serves as an exceptional natural classroom 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 globally significant geological formations.
The MSc program is available in both Geology and Geophysics, combining coursework with thesis research. Students can finish this full-time program within two years.
MSc Duration: 2 years
Location:
St. John's campus
Application Deadlines:
Spring/Fall intake: January 15
Winter intake: 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