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PhD of Geology

Baton Rouge, United States
English
On campus
PhD

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

Conferred bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution
3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the previous degree or last 60 credit hours
Programmes add their own requirements (GRE/GMAT
Letters
Statement).
3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (previous degree or last 60 credit hours).

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Conferred bachelor's (or master's) degree from an accredited institution, Programmes add their own requirements.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
TOEFL PBT 550
PTE Academic 59
Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Research Proposal (if required).

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$30,168 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Baton Rouge main campus
Faculty or school	College of Science
Department	Geology and Geophysics
Teaching language	English
Credit value	54
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
321 days left
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June 2028
Apply by
1 Feb 2028
444 days left

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Frequently asked questions

The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.