Saskatoon,
SK,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Geological Sciences in Saskatoon Canada | University of Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan
|
Saskatoon Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,097
(c. USD7,959.15)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This research-focused program enables you to earn a degree in various geological science disciplines:
Geochemistry
Geophysics
Paleontology, paleobiology and paleobotany
Mineralogy, petrology and ore geology
Structural geology and tectonics
Sedimentology and stratigraphy
As a student in the Department of Geological Sciences, you'll benefit from cutting-edge research facilities such as:
Saskatchewan Isotope Laboratory
Electron Microprobe Laboratory
X-ray Diffraction Laboratory
Aqueous and Environmental Geochemistry Laboratories
Electronic Paramagnetic Resonance Laboratory
Hydrothermal Mineralogy and Geochemistry Laboratory
Global Geochronology and Lithostratigraphy Database
High-performance computing resources
Additionally, you can utilize other premier facilities at the University of Saskatchewan including:
Canadian Light Source – the nation's sole synchrotron
Saskatchewan Structural Sciences Centre
Advanced (electron) microscopy laboratories
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study, or,
A three-year first cycle undergraduate degree, in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study, from an institution that meets the criteria set forth in the Bologna Declaration, will be acceptable as the equivalent of an undergraduate honours degree.
A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of full-time study (e.g. 60 credit units USask equivalent).
Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and research.
English language proficiency requirements
- IELTS - Fully qualified: Overall score of 6.5 with no score below 6.0 in each area
- TOEFL iBT - Fully qualified: Overall score of 86 with minimum scores of 19 in each area
- Cambridge C1 Advanced - Fully qualified: Overall score of 176
- Duolingo English Test (DET) - Overall score of 115, with minimum individual scores of 95 in each area
- PTE Academic - Fully qualified: Overall score of 63 with minimum scores of 59 in each area
- CAEL - Minimum score of 70%, with minimum individual scores of 60
Tuition
CAD
11,097