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    Geological Sciences

    University of British Columbia

    University of British Columbia

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    Canada, Vancouver

    University RankQS Ranking
    38

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Application Fee

    CAD 125 

    Campuses

    UBC Vancouver

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2024 15-Jun-2023
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    Duration 7 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 9,500  / year
    Apply Date 15-Jun-2023
    Next Intake January-2024

    Geological Sciences

    About

    Geologists study the materials that make up the earth, the features and structures found on Earth as well as the processes by which these features and structures formed. Our department has a wide range of expertise in geological sciences, including field-based studies (e.g., mineral deposit research, volcanology, sedimentology, tectonics, petrology, hydrogeology), experimental research (e.g. hydrofracking, rock deformation, volcanic processes, C02 sequestration), and laboratory analyses (e.g. petrography, petrology, geochronology).

    Disciplines

    Faculty of Science

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    UBC Master's Program Requirements

    Years of Study required

    Bachelor's degree

    Overall Grade Required

    80%

    Credentials or Degrees Required

    Bachelor's Degree

    UBC Doctoral Program Requirements

    Overall Grade Required

    80%

    Credentials or Degrees Required

    Master's Degree

    Career

    35 students graduated between 2005 and 2013: 2 graduates are seeking employment; for 4 we have no data (based on research conducted between Feb-May 2016). For the remaining 29 graduates:


    RI (Research-Intensive) Faculty: typically tenure-track faculty positions (equivalent of the North American Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor positions) in PhD-granting institutions
    TI (Teaching-Intensive) Faculty: typically full-time faculty positions in colleges or in institutions not granting PhDs, and teaching faculty at PhD-granting institutions
    Term Faculty: faculty in term appointments (e.g. sessional lecturers, visiting assistant professors, etc.)
    Sample Employers in Higher Education
    Western Michigan University
    Memorial University of Newfoundland
    University of British Columbia
    Monash University
    Hawaii Pacific University
    British Columbia Institute of Technology
    Autonomous University of Barcelona
    Carleton University
    Sample Employers Outside Higher Education
    Dauber Creek Contracting Ltd.
    Government of Yukon
    Empresa Minera Los Quenuales, a subsidiary of Glencore International AG
    Joggins Fossil Institute
    SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute
    Atlius Minerals Corp.
    Mineral Services
    Dr. von Moos AG Geotechnical Office
    Barrick Gold Exploration
    Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
    Sample Job Titles Outside Higher Education
    Geologist (2)
    Research Scientist
    Senior Project Geologist
    Senior Staff Geologist
    Internal Controls Administrator
    Volcanologist
    Gemmologist
    Technical Advisor in Geology
    Senior Geochemist North America
    Senior Geoscientist
    PhD Career Outcome Survey
    You may view the full report on career outcomes of UBC PhD graduates on outcomes.grad.ubc.ca.
    Disclaimer
    These data represent historical employment information and do not guarantee future employment prospects for graduates of this program. They are for informational purposes only. Data were collected through either alumni surveys or internet research.
    Career Options

    Our Ph.D. program in Geological Science is designed to prepare students for employment in the public or private sector. Recent graduates have taken positions in mineral exploration companies, such as Teck and Barrick. Others have become bedrock mapping geologists with government geological surveys (for example, the Geological Survey of Canada, the British Columbia Geological Survey and the Yukon Geological Survey. Many former Ph.D. students are faculty members at Earth Science departments worldwide!

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    CAD 9,500 

    Application Fee

    CAD 125 

    How to Apply

    Information Collected

    The application form will collect information in the following sections:

    • Use of information
    • Personal & contact details
    • Academic history
    • Test scores
    • Funding
    • Experience and interests
    • Additional questions
    • References

    Tips

    • You will have the ability to page through the various sections of the application form. It is a good idea to review the full application before you begin in order to get a sense of what information is required from you.
    • When navigating between sections your information will be saved during an active session. However, the application will log you out after a certain time, i.e. your active session ends. At that point you can lose data as it won't save when navigating to the next section. To avoid data loss, we recommend drafting answers in a Word document or other software. You can then paste long-form answers into the application system when ready.
    • You should make sure to review your entire application before you proceed past the Application Summary page. After you proceed past this point, no further edits can be made to your application. 
    • Generally speaking if your application components are prepared please allow 2 hours to complete the online form.

    Accessing the Application

    • To apply to UBC, you must have a Campus-Wide Login (CWL). You'll need your CWL username and password to check the status of your application and access all of the University’s online systems throughout your time at UBC.
    • You can only have one CWL account. If you create multiple CWL accounts, the application system will flag your account and you won't be able to complete required steps until after your account has been reviewed.
      • If you have applied in previous years to UBC (at either the undergraduate or graduate level) or attended UBC via exchange agreements, visiting programs or similar, you most likely have a CWL account already. You have to retrieve your account details prior to applying.
      • If you have an inactive CWL account, you need to contact UBC IT to re-activate it instead of creating a new account.
    • Applicants will not be allowed to create more than one application for the same program in the same session. This means that you will be unable to delete your application to start a new one. Applicants should, therefore, be mindful that the information they enter onto the application form is accurate and complete. You can apply for multiple different programs on both campuses.
    • The online application requires the use of the latest version of Chrome or Firefox with cookies and JavaScript enabled. Please note that the use of Internet Explorer, Edge and Safari are not recommended and can result in the loss of data and significantly delays on the submission of your application(s).
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    Geological Sciences

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