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Diploma of Earth Sciences

Yukon University

  • Whitehorse, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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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: yes

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

  • English 12 (minimum 65%)
  • Math 12 (Pre-Calculus
  • Minimum 65%)
  • Chemistry 11

Accepted academic background

English 12 (minimum 65%), Math 12 (Pre-Calculus, Minimum 65%), Chemistry 11

Language tests

  • IELTS Academic 6.5 (min 6.0 per band)
  • TOEFL iBT 87 (min 20 per section)
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 59 (min 53 per section)

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcript or evaluated transcript as required
  • Accepted English proficiency test results
  • Any additional documents requested by admissions after application-fee payment

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements and the available international intake. Complete the official Yukon University online application before the intake deadline. Wait for the application fee payment request by email and pay the 100 CAD application fee within the required period. Submit the requested academic transcripts
  2. English proficiency results
  3. any program-specific supporting documents. If you receive a Letter of Eligibility
  4. pay the 6000 CAD tuition deposit within 30 calendar days. After receiving the Letter of Acceptance and territorial attestation letter
  5. apply for your Canadian study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year$12,000 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$6,000 CAD

Program details

CampusWhitehorse (Ayamdigut)
Faculty or schoolSchool of Science
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFull Time,Part Time
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteTwo Yukon University International Student Awards of 500 CAD each (2027 listing), Eligibility includes international status, Completed full-time Fall semester with GPA at least 3.5 and full-time Winter enrolment, Essay required, Deadline 31/01/2027, Future cycles subject to change

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    4 Jan 2027

    51 days left

Scholarships

Two Yukon University International Student Awards of 500 CAD each (2027 listing), Eligibility includes international status, Completed full-time Fall semester with GPA at least 3.5 and full-time Winter enrolment, Essay required, Deadline 31/01/2027, Future cycles subject to change

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.