Burnaby,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Earth Sciences in Burnaby Canada | Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University
|
Burnaby Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
6,198
(c. USD4,448.59)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The field of earth sciences encompasses diverse disciplines where both theoretical and practical studies are conducted to understand the mechanisms shaping our planet's formation and development. The PhD program integrates academic coursework with research, preparing graduates for various professional paths in geoscience.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants normally will have completed a master's degree in science or engineering. For students entering without a master's degree, the following additional admission requirements apply:
Entry with a BSc or Equivalent Degree
A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.67 or equivalent first-class standing
English Language Requirements:
Internet-based TOEFL: 93 with minimum of 20 in each category
Paper-based TOEFL: 580 and TWE 5
IELTS (academic): overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section
CAEL: overall 70; minimum 60 in each section
Pearson Academic (PTE): overall 65; minimum 60 in all of their sections
Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced - minimum score of 193; C2 Proficiency - minimum score of 200
Duolingo English Test (DET): Provisionally through the Fall 2026 admission cycle - Duolingo English Test (DET) 130 overall with a minimum of 120 in each section.
Tuition
CAD
6,198