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Bachelor of Earth Sciences
- Edmonton, 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: 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
- Grade 12 or equivalent with five specific subjects including English 30-1 or equivalent
- Minimum 70% average over the five required subjects (competitive averages are higher by programme)
- Programme prerequisites
- English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- Duolingo 120 or equivalent) unless exempt.
Accepted academic background
High school completion with five specific Grade 12 subjects (always including English 30-1 or equivalent, Subjects vary by programme and province or curriculum), Year One Foundation Program for those who do not yet qualify, Post-secondary transfer applicants have separate requirements.
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary School Academic Transcripts
- English Proficiency Results if required.
How to apply
- Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
- Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $41,980 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | $8,400 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Edmonton North Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science |
| Department | Earth and Atmospheric Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $41,980 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The deposit is $8,400 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
A portfolio is required.
Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

