London,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Geophysics (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 practical geologists. Students in this project-oriented 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-driven MSc program equips emerging researchers with independent study skills, guiding them through problem identification, data gathering, method development, literature analysis, and thesis composition. This comprehensive approach serves as the primary training ground for mastering research methodologies. Independent exploration is complemented by graduate coursework featuring lectures, lab sessions, and various assignments including research 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 coursebased degree achieved at least a 75 average over the last two years of the Bachelors degree For thesisbased degree achieved at least a 70 average over the last two years of the Bachelors degree An average of 78 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 
Tuition
CAD
23,237