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The Department of Earth Sciences welcomes graduate students pursuing Master of Applied Science (MASc), Master of Science (MSc), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees across diverse Earth Science disciplines. Students can also explore interdisciplinary programs through collaborations with departments like Civil Engineering, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, School of the Environment, Physics, Chemistry, and Materials Science and Engineering. Faculty and graduate researchers have conducted studies throughout North America and globally, spanning terrestrial and marine environments. Alongside field research, the department offers state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, fostering advanced investigations into a wide array of geological challenges.
A four-year BSc or BASc degree, or its equivalent, from a recognized university.
High academic standing, equivalent to a B or higher (equivalent to a 3.0 on a 4-point scale) at the University of Toronto, normally demonstrated by the average grade in the final two years.
English language requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Required score: 7.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component.
Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Including Writing and Speaking Sections: Overall score: 93; Writing: 22; Speaking: 22
Academic English Level 60: Required score: B
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Online: Required score: 70 minimum total with at least 60 in each part.
The Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE): Required score: 76 minimum total with at least 22 in each component and 32 in writing
Cambridge Assessment English: Required score: minimum 185 overall with at least 176 in each component.