Master of Earth Sciences
- Regina, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
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): 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
- Four-year bachelor degree with about a 70% graduating average (75% for some programmes)
- English proficiency IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- PTE 59 or Duolingo 125. Source: Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
- Grade/entry criteria: 70% graduating average from a four-year bachelor degree (75% for English
- History
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Master of Public Administration)
- FGSR states 70% = 2.67/4.00 on the WES iGPA calculator.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4
- PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo 125
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Recommendation Letters
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Intent
How to apply
- Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
- qualifications
- applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $7,987 - $28,527 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Regina |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Graduate awards and departmental scholarships are available by competition. Eligibility varies by degree, department, full-time enrollment and funding cycle. No award is automatic. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Graduate awards and departmental scholarships are available by competition. Eligibility varies by degree, department, full-time enrollment and funding cycle. No award is automatic.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $7,987 - $28,527 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The estimated living cost is $14,500 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, PTE Academic 59, Duolingo 125.
Graduate awards and departmental scholarships are available by competition. Eligibility varies by degree, department, full-time enrollment and funding cycle. No award is automatic.

