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Earth Sciences Master of Science Program

Department of Earth Sciences | Faculty of Science
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A master of science (MSc) program is offered, with emphasis on earth surface processes and environmental geoscience, surficial and Quaternary geology and sedimentology.

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See graduate general regulations for additional information.

Students should normally have a bachelor of science (BSc) degree, or equivalent, with honours, with at least a good second class standing (3.0 GPA) in the earth sciences (geology, geological engineering, geophysics, geomorphology, soil science or physical geography).

Program Requirements

See graduate general regulations for additional information and requirements.

Course Work

Students complete

  • EASC 600-0 Introduction to Graduate Studies

and a minimum of 12 units composed of at least four EASC graduate courses, or with the graduate chair’s approval, from related graduate courses in other departments such as geography, chemistry, physics, biological sciences, and resource and environmental management. Course selections will include no more than six units from 700 division EASC courses. The actual course selection will be a reflection of the student’s research interest and guidance from the senior supervisor.

Thesis

Graduate students will be required to conduct original research and report their results in a thesis.

Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations

All graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements that are specified in the Graduate General Regulations (residence, course work, academic progress, supervision, research competence requirement, completion time, and degree completion), as well as the specific requirements for the program in which they are enrolled, as shown above.

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