Bachelor of Earth Sciences
- Sudbury, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in Earth Sciences at Montana State University is a programme in geology, Geography and snow science research.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Formulate original research questions in Earth Sciences
- Critically evaluate scholarly evidence
- Apply rigorous research methods and communicate a substantial research contribution.
Career outcomes
- Academia
- Government
- For-profit
Curriculum
- Doctoral programme requiring 60 credits
- A qualifying exam
- A comprehensive exam and high-level thesis research. Admission is rolling with possible department deadlines
- And the GRE is not mandatory.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Senior (Grade 12) secondary school completion with senior English and faculty prerequisites (for example engineering maths
- Physics and chemistry; Nursing maths
- Chemistry
- Biology; Computer science and architecture senior maths; Architecture also a portfolio and statement of interest). Minimum grades vary by curriculum
- For example IB 24 points
- A-level grade C in five subjects
- US diploma B average. Ontario benchmarks on programme pages: 70% (most)
- 75% (nursing
- Kinesiology
- Health promotion
- Outdoor leadership
- Sports administration
- Architecture)
- 80% (forensic science).
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 88
- PTE Academic 60
- Cambridge 176
- Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate
- English proficiency evidence
- Statement of purpose where requested
- Financial support evidence
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Earth Sciences. Prepare academic transcripts
- Graduation evidence
- Language results
- required supporting documents. Complete the application to Laurentian University. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
- Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $30,364 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $156 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Sudbury |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture |
| Department | Harquail School of Earth Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Laurentian offers entrance and continuing-student scholarships for eligible students. International eligibility, Values, And conditions vary by award. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Aug 2027
275 days left
Scholarships
Laurentian offers entrance and continuing-student scholarships for eligible students. International eligibility, Values, And conditions vary by award.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $30,364 CAD per year. The application fee is $156 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, PTE Academic 60, Cambridge 176, Duolingo 120.
Laurentian offers entrance and continuing-student scholarships for eligible students. International eligibility, Values, And conditions vary by award.