Bachelor of Earth Sciences
- St. Catharines, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
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: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): 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
- Senior secondary school credential appropriate for university entry in the home country
- An academically rigorous Grade 12 year
- Grade 12 university-preparatory prerequisites for the chosen program
- Minimum B- average (higher for some programs)
- English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 88
- Duolingo 110
- PTE 58).
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 88
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 58
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Typically
- A passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.
How to apply
- Review eligibility and deadlines for Earth Sciences. Prepare academic records
- identification and language results where applicable. Submit the official university or college application and supporting documents. Complete any program-specific requirements and pay any confirmed fees. Monitor the admission decision. Confirm international student documentation after acceptance.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $37,634 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $130 CAD |
| Deposit | $500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Mathematics and Science |
| Department | Department of Earth Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 20 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days leftProgram starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days leftProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Scholarships
Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $37,634 CAD per year. The application fee is $130 CAD. The deposit is $500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 58, IELTS Academic 6.5.
Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.

