PhD of Geology
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Troy, United States
- 4 years
- 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
- Bachelor or master degree as the programme requires
- Transcripts in English
- Personal statement
- CV
- Two recommendation letters
- Programme-specific writing samples
- English test.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 88
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 59
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- Personal statement or essay where required
- Recommendations where required
- Financial support evidence for immigration documentation.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the international applicant requirements and deadline. Complete the appropriate application. Submit academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- Recommendations
- program-specific materials. Pay the application fee. Accept the admission offer and pay the enrollment deposit. Submit financial documentation for immigration processing. Follow the university instructions for the I-20 and F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $67,767 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Troy |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Science |
| Department | Earth and Environmental Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 72 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
Scholarships
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $67,767 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,235 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 88, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120, PTE Academic 59.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.