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PhD of Geology

Iowa State University

  • Ames, United States
  • 5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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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: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 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

  • Bachelor's degree equivalent to a US bachelor's with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; Programme may set higher; GRE/GMAT in most programmes; English proficiency proof; Financial statement.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's or master's degree equivalent to a US degree, Per programme

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • TOEFL PBT 550
  • Duolingo 115
  • PTE Academic 53

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts
  • Identification document
  • Application form
  • Language proficiency evidence where applicable

How to apply

  1. Check the Graduate College minimum requirements and your programme's requirements and deadline. Create an Admissions MyAccount and apply online with a permanent international mailing address. Pay the 100 USD application fee by credit card. Upload transcripts
  2. Statement of purpose
  3. English test scores
  4. GRE/GMAT if the programme requires it
  5. 2-3 letters of reference. Accept your offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year$34,439, $23,805 USD
Application fee$100 USD
Deposit$0 USD

Program details

CampusAmes
Faculty or schoolCollege of Liberal Arts and Sciences
DepartmentEarth, Atmosphere, And Climate
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value150,60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    3 Oct 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    31 Jan 2027

    79 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    3 May 2027

    171 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 5 years.