Earth Sciences University of Manitoba

Overview

The Earth Sciences programme at the University of Manitoba offers a comprehensive Master of Science degree designed to foster advanced research skills and technical expertise. This curriculum provides students with the opportunity to engage in a vibrant scientific culture while contributing to significant geoscientific discoveries.

The department is recognised as a premier centre for geoscience in Canada, housing faculty members who have received international acclaim for their research and teaching excellence. Students benefit from a strong sense of community and identity, supported by the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources.

Research within the department spans a diverse range of critical topics, including mineralogy, crystallography, and environmental geochemistry.

Why Earth Sciences at the University of Manitoba?

The university provides access to state-of-the-art analytical laboratories and research facilities, all conveniently situated within a single building. These include the Stable Isotopes for Innovative Research Lab and the Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer (SIMS) Laboratory, which facilitate high-level experimental work.

Students also utilise the ICP Mass Spectrometer Laboratory, the Microprobe and SEM Research Facility, and specialised laboratories for X-Ray Diffraction and Mössbauer studies. The Nellie Cournoyea Arctic Research Facility further enhances the institutional capacity for climate and environmental research.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 6910 per semester
• National fee: CAD 3141 per semester

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Remote Sensing in the Earth and Planetary Sciences
• Petroleum Geology and Geochemistry
• Seismology 1
• Isotope Geology and Geochronology
• Paleontology 1
• Clastic Sedimentology
• Geophysical Imaging and Data Processing
• Carbonate Sedimentology
• Instrumental Techniques in Geology
• Electromagnetic Methods in Geophysics
• Environmental Geophysics

The first year of the programme is typically dedicated to coursework and the development of a formal thesis proposal. In the subsequent years, students focus on their original research and the completion of a thesis, which must be successfully defended before an assigned examining committee.

Careers with Earth Sciences

Graduates from this programme are prepared for diverse roles across the geoscientific community, including positions in resource exploration, environmental consultancy, and government research agencies. The rigorous training in analytical techniques and field studies ensures high employability in the global energy and mining sectors.