Burnaby,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Earth Sciences in Burnaby Canada | Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University
|
Burnaby Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
6,198
(c. USD4,447.16)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Earth sciences encompass diverse fields where both theoretical and practical studies are conducted to understand the mechanisms behind our planet's formation and development. The Master of Science (MSc) program blends academic instruction with hands-on research, equipping students for diverse career paths in geoscience.
In Earth Sciences, graduate students undertake self-directed research for M.Sc. or Ph.D. degrees across multiple specialties that examine geological, geochemical, and geophysical phenomena affecting Earth. EASC research initiatives often incorporate fieldwork, lab analysis, and data-driven investigations. This program supports your academic interests while building foundations for numerous professional prospects.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants should normally have a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree, or equivalent, with at least a good second class standing (3.0 GPA) in the Earth sciences or a related discipline.
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