Study Mineral Deposits and Precambrian Geology (PhD) at Laurentian University in Canada, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture
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Mineral Deposits and Precambrian Geology (PhD)

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What will I learn?

Position yourself for employment success at the world-class Harquail School of Earth Sciences and its Mineral Exploration Research Centre in Sudbury, the world’s largest mineral exploration and mining-service cluster. Access one of the largest Earth science resource centres in North America that provides ample opportunities to find employment within your field while studying at Laurentian University. Expand your knowledge as a professional in a field full of research and networking opportunities. Located in the same building, the Willet Green Miller Centre, are several mining-related organizations such as the Goodman School of Mines, MIRARCO Mining Innovation, the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, and the Ontario Geological Survey.Prepare for a career of pushing the boundaries of geoscience research and innovation in today's mineral exploration industry, government and consulting agencies. The Harquail School contains a wide array of analytical instrumentation to support both the research and educational needs, and benefits from sharing laboratory facilities with the Geo Labs, one of the largest and most advanced geoscience analytical facilities in North America.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$21,055.80 (US$ 15,134) per year
Incidental and GSA Fees - Full-Time Incidental and SGA Fees Per Year - 1317.94

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

Start date

January 2026

Venue

Sudbury Campus

935 Ramsey Lake Rd,

Sudbury,

Ontario,

P3E 2C6, Central Canada, Canada

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$21,055.80 (US$ 15,134) per year
Incidental and GSA Fees - Full-Time Incidental and SGA Fees Per Year - 1317.94

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Sudbury Campus

935 Ramsey Lake Rd,

Sudbury,

Ontario,

P3E 2C6, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Students entering the program must have a M.Sc. degree in Geology or an Earth Science related field, with a grade in excess of 75%. Students may also transfer from the M.Sc. program after one year, if approved by their Supervisory Committee.

English Program Language Requirements:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL -iBT): 88 Overall

IELTS Academic - International English Language Testing System: 6.5 overall (No band lower than 6.0)

Cambridge Assessment English: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a Cambridge Score of 176 or more

PTE Academic - Pearson Test of English: 60 Overall.

Application deadline: August 1 for fall admission; April 1 for Spring admission; December 1 for Winter admission.

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

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  • Canadian bilingual university with English and French programs
  • Personalized learning with small class sizes
  • Scenic campus surrounded by lakes and nature
  • Top post-graduate employment results – 98 percent

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