Geology (MSc)
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    Geology (MSc)

    Acadia University
    Acadia University
    Canada
    Canada, Kentville
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    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 23,079 / Year
    Apply DateAugust 16, 2022
    Next IntakeAugust 1, 2022

    Geology (MSc)

    About

    Expand your knowledge and research skills in our highly-focused masters program in geology – a key area of interest for industry and government.

    In Acadia's Master of Science in Geology you will both increase your employability in industry and government, and prepare for further studies in the field. As part of a small, research-focused department, you will primarily be working closely with your supervisor on your research, field work, and thesis. You will also take additional courses to supplement your research and broaden your advanced knowledge in the discipline.

    You may apply either directly to a two-year program, or, if applying from a diploma in either Geographic Information Systems or Remote Sensing from the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) Centre of Geographic Sciences, you may enter a 16-month accelerated version of the program.

    Be Inspired

    The faculty members in Acadia’s geology program are highly active researchers in the local region and with industry. You will benefit from small class sizes, engaging researchers, and friendly faculty and staff. Acadia’s geology faculty work in partnership with NSCC’s Centre of Geographic Sciences to bring the best skills of both units together in providing programming to you.

    You also have access to a wide variety of research tools and facilities within the department, and through connected research centres such as the Acadia Centre for Microstructural Analysis, K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, and the Centre of Geographic Sciences.

    Research Interests

    • Applied geochemistry
    • Economic geology
    • Environmental earth science
    • Igneous petrology
    • Metamorphic petrology
    • Precambrian environmental evolution
    • Quaternary geology
    • Regional tectonics
    • Sedimentology

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Tawjihiyah with minimum 85%; in addition, a minimum grade of 85% in math is needed for degree programs that require math

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 61
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 90

    English Program Requirements

    Since English is the language of instruction at Acadia University, you must be able to communicate competently in English both orally and in writing. If your first language is not English, you may be required to present your TOEFL, IELTS, CAEL or PTE Academic scores. Acadia's English requirements are as follows:

    • TOEFL - 90 IBT with no subtest score below 20
    • IELTS - 6.5 with no subtest score below 6.0
    • CAEL/CAEL Online - 70 with no subtest score below 60
    • PTE Academic - 61 with no subtest score below 60
    • Cambridge C1 Advanced Exam (CAE) - Pass A, B, or C - 180 or above with no subtest score below 173
    • PELMO - 65 with no section below 30
    • Cambridge B2 First Exam (FCE): Pass A - 180 with no subtest score below 173
    • Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 115, with no sub score below 90
    • LanguageCert Academic: 70-74 overall, with no skill under 65

    If you have studied in an English medium of instruction for three years, the language proficiency requirement may be waived.

    If you do not meet our English requirements but are academically admissible, you may receive an offer of admission allowing you to begin your degree program upon successful completion of our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program. For more information visit the English Language Centre.

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    Geology (MSc)

    Acadia University

    Acadia University

    Canada

    Canada, Kentville

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