Fredericton,
NB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Earth Sciences in Fredericton Canada | University of New Brunswick
University of New Brunswick
|
Fredericton Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
14,535
(c. USD10,424.82)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Our alumni typically pursue careers in mineral exploration, petroleum industries, geosciences, geophysics, environmental consulting, government natural resource research, and academia. The department usually supports 30-40 students who collaborate with research-focused faculty members maintaining strong connections with provincial (NB-DNR) and federal (GSC) geological survey organizations.
A distinctive aspect of our program is providing hands-on field research opportunities across Canada. Students utilize advanced laboratory resources including Laser Ablation ICP-MS systems, geochemical and spectroscopic analysis tools, geophysical instruments and software, electron and optical microscopes, experimental petrology equipment, and sample preparation labs (UNB Earth Sciences operates one of Canada's premier thin section preparation facilities).
Duration: Two Years (MSc) and Four Years (PhD)
Start Dates: Fall, Winter, Summer Terms
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants to the research-based Masters program should hold a bachelor’s degree in geology or equivalent, first or upper second division, minimum GPA of 3.0/4.3 (70% or B).
International applicants whose first language is not English will be required to submit language scores.
Paper-based TOEFL score, minimum 580, and TWE of 4.0
Internet-based minimum 92 and writing 25
Computer-based minimum 237 and 4.0 in writing
IELTS (minimum score of band 7.0)
MELAB (minimum score of 85)
CanTest (minimum score of band 4.75)
Tuition
CAD
14,535