London,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Geology (Project-based) in London Canada | Western University
Western University
|
London Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,237
(c. USD16,659.98)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The project-focused MSc curriculum addresses the increasing industry need for skilled applied geologists. Students in this program play a vital role in Resource Geoscience Western, a collaborative initiative with industry partners that positions us as leaders in Canadian Earth Sciences across multiple applied disciplines.
Our thesis-oriented MSc program develops emerging researchers by guiding them through problem identification, data gathering, method development, literature review, and thesis composition. This comprehensive approach serves as the foundation for mastering research methodologies. Independent study is complemented by graduate coursework featuring lectures, lab work, and various academic projects including papers and seminars.
Program Duration
3 Terms (Project track)
6 Terms (Thesis track)
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Fouryear degree in science engineering math computer science geography or a related discipline from an accredited university
For course based degree achieved at least a 75 average over the last two years of the Bachelors degree
For thesis based degree achieved at least a 70 average over the last two years of the Bachelors degree An average of 78 percent over the last two years of the Bachelors degree is necessary to be eligible to receive departmental funding
Scans of transcripts from all postsecondary study completed
A CV or resume
Statement of Intent for graduate study
Contact information for three referees who will be asked to complete confidential letters of reference online
The Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL Minimum acceptable score is 92 for the internet version with no individual score below 20 and a minimum of 23 in the speaking component Westerns TOEFL ID is 0984
The International English Language Testing Service IELTS Academic Minimum acceptable score is 6.5 out of 9 with no individual score falling below 6
Tuition
CAD
23,237