Master of Science - Geology - Mineral Exploration - Accelerated

Laurentian University

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278725

Last updated: 16/04/2025

About Master of Science - Geology - Mineral Exploration - Accelerated

The Master of Science in Geology degree helps further knowledge in Earth Sciences through a comprehensive MSc program that includes theoretical study, research, as well as lab and field experience. Students will develop their geoscience skills and toolkit and contribute to ground-breaking research, from the formulation of a thesis problem to its solution.

The Harquail School of Earth Sciences and its Mineral Exploration Research Centre (MERC) are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and analytical instruments, allowing students and researchers to conduct cutting-edge research.

Students will also get to choose a specialization based on their interests and the department's areas of expertise. Laurentian's renowned faculty are leaders in their sub-disciplines, recognized through international and national awards.

Research areas include, but are not limited to:

Ore deposit geology
Volcanology
Structural geology
Sedimentology
Paleontology
Mineralogy
Igneous and metamorphic petrology
Geophysics
3D computer modeling

MSc applicants are encouraged to choose their own specialization, or consider pursuing a funded research project. Graduates of the M.Sc. program at Laurentian are specialized for professional careers including:

exploration geologist
geophysicist
geoscience consultant
government, academic or researcher
planetary scientist
science communicator, for example in a museum or science centre
analytical laboratory technologist
specialist in 3D computer modeling and geostatistics
mining and commodities researcher, financial analyst, or investment banker

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$3,000 - $10,000 CAD

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Eligible nationalities

Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Benin, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burma (Myanmar), Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Djibouti, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Sao Tomé e Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Eligible program levels

Doctoral / PhD, Master's Degree, Non-Credential, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma

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Regional Scholarships

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Amount

$5,000 CAD

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Eligible nationalities

Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Benin, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burma (Myanmar), Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Djibouti, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Sao Tomé e Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Eligible program levels

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Doctoral / PhD, Integrated Masters, Master's Degree, Non-Credential, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Top-up Degree

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Cost and Duration

Program Level

Master's Degree

Average Graduate Diploma

1 Year Accelerated Master's Degree

Cost of Living

$20,635.00 CAD / Year

Gross Tuition

$14,400.00 CAD / First Year

Application Fee

$112.75 CAD

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