Overview

The Earth Sciences MSc program at Carleton University is one of the foremost centres for the study of earth sciences in Canada. A broad spectrum of research is carried out by its professors and graduate students and, over the years, they have made significant contributions across a spectrum of research, e.g. new mineral resources and minerals, including Carletonite; a new species of dinosaur; new awareness of the geologic record of environmental change in the rapidly changing Canadian Arctic; and increased integration of earth sciences and applied geophysics.

Graduate students in the department conduct fieldwork spanning a wide range of settings, including both urban and remote regions in Canada and internationally; and, on land, beneath the surface in mine environments, or aboard research vessels studying lake and ocean sediments.

Career Opportunities

Our students have found fulfilling careers in government departments, private industry and as teaching/ research academics here in Canada and internationally.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminars in Earth Sciences

Mineralogy

Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory, and Metamorphic Petrology

Advanced Igneous Petrology

Geology and Geochemistry of Ore Deposits

Hydrothermal Ore Deposits

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

5 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An honours BSc degree, with at least a B+ in geology or a related discipline.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

20256 CAD / year

≈ 20256 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8097 CAD / year

≈ 8097 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario Tuition Fee: 6719 CAD per year

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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