Master of Science (M.Sc.) Earth and Planetary Sciences (Thesis) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By McGill University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 46QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

10,159 CADTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Aug, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Earth and Planetary Sciences (Thesis) offered by the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences in the Faculty of Science is a research-intensive program that emphasizes interdisciplinary learning opportunities that combine field, laboratory, and computational research to study the Earth and other planets. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in critical thinking, data analysis, information synthesis, and scientific communication to pursue professional opportunities in a wide range of fields including academia, natural resource exploration, and environmental consulting.

Keywords: Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Environmental Change, Geobiology, Natural Resources, Natural Hazards, Planetary Dynamics.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Earth and Planetary Sciences (Thesis) offered by the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences in the Faculty of Science is a research-intensive program that emphasizes interdisciplinary learning opportunities that combine field, laboratory, and computational research to study the Earth and other planets. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in critical thinking, data analysis, information synthesis, and scientific communication to pursue professional opportunities in a wide range of fields including academia, natural resource exploration, and environmental consulting.

Keywords: Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Environmental Change, Geobiology, Natural Resources, Natural Hazards, Planetary Dynamics.

Admission Requirements

86+
3+
6.5+

01 Aug 2025
1 Year
Jan
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
1,483 CAD
International
10,159 CAD

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