Study Master of Science (MSc) in Earth Sciences at University of New Brunswick in Canada, UNB School of Graduate Studies
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Master of Science (MSc) in Earth Sciences

Canada

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What will I learn?

Our recent graduates have gone on to work mainly in the mineral exploration and petroleum sectors, geosciences, geophysics, and environmental geoscience consulting, government research in natural resources, academe. We generally have about 30-40 students that work with research-active faculty with strong links with provincial (NB-DNR) and federal (GSC) geological surveys.One of our key features is that we offer field-based student research, which is conducted throughout Canada. Students have access to cutting edge labs and facilities such as, the Laser Ablation inductively-coupled plasma mass spectrometry, geochemical and spectroscopic analytical facilities, geophysical equipment and software, electron and light microscopy, experimental petrology, sample preparation and thin section preparation (UNB Earth Sciences maintains one of the best thin section preparation facilities in Canada).Length: Two (MSc) and Four (PhD) YearsEntry Terms: Fall, Winter, Summer

Which department am I in?

UNB School of Graduate Studies

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$15,606.00 (US$ 11,217) per year
International Health Travel Insurance - 64.50

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

UNB Fredericton Campus

Sir Howard Douglas Hall,

Fredericton,

New Brunswick (NB),

E3B 5A3, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$15,606.00 (US$ 11,217) per year
International Health Travel Insurance - 64.50

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

UNB Fredericton Campus

Sir Howard Douglas Hall,

Fredericton,

New Brunswick (NB),

E3B 5A3, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants to the research-based Masters program should hold a bachelors degree in geology or equivalent, first or upper second division, minimum GPA of 3.0/4.3 (70% or B).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of New Brunswick

UNB is a leading research and innovation university with a focus on entrepreneurial success and has the third-highest graduate rate in Canada.

  • Over 150 undergraduate and graduate programs
  • 2 campus locations in the scenic province of New Brunswick
  • 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio
  • 1 in every 2 high school students receive a scholarship

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