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Master of Geology

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

  • Carbondale, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Geology is a four-year on-campus degree at Mount Royal University in Calgary focused on geology through classroom, Laboratory and field study.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core theories and methods in Geology
  • Strengthen skills in field investigation
  • Environmental systems
  • Applied analysis and resource stewardship
  • And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.

Career outcomes

  • Environmental geologist
  • Mineral exploration geologist
  • Petroleum geologist
  • Geoscientist
  • Hydrogeologist
  • Exploration geophysicist
  • Geotechnical specialist
  • Marine geoscientist

Curriculum

  • Four-year degree with an Honours stream that includes research. Learning combines classroom study
  • Laboratories and fieldwork
  • With study abroad and field schools optional. Core course names are not listed
  • And no co-op or thesis is stated for the standard stream. Graduates are eligible for APEGA membership.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Recognised bachelor degree with 2.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or 3.0 on previous graduate work); official transcripts
  • English proficiency
  • GRE only where the programme requires it; departments may set higher standards
  • Master: 2.7 on 4.0 scale undergraduate (approx. B-) or 3.0 on previous graduate work; departments set own requirements

Minimum GPA

2.7

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor degree (master) or master/bachelor degree per department (PhD); official transcripts, English proficiency scores, GRE only if the programme requires it; proof of funds for the I-20

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo 115
  • PTE Academic 64
  • Cambridge C1
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Previous Qualification Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

  1. Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year$20,848 USD
Application fee$65 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusCarbondale
Faculty or schoolCollege of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences
DepartmentSchool of Earth Systems and Sustainability
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInternational student scholarships and merit-based tuition awards may be available to qualifying applicants.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

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    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    August 2027

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    No deadline listed

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International student scholarships and merit-based tuition awards may be available to qualifying applicants.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Tuition is $20,848 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The estimated living cost is $15,849 USD.