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PhD of Geological Engineering
- Kingston, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
On-campus doctor of philosophy programme in geological engineering at Missouri S&T in Rolla.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Formulate original research questions in Geological Engineering
- Critically evaluate scholarly evidence
- Apply rigorous research methods and communicate a substantial research contribution.
Career outcomes
- Advanced Geotechnical Consultant
- Seismic Stability Researcher
- Earthquake Engineering Expert
- Academic Researcher
- Groundwater Modeling Specialist
Curriculum
- On-campus doctoral study in geological engineering. The programme centres on a thesis route with research credits or a coursework route covering three core areas and four emphasis areas
- And candidates complete a dissertation based on original research. Degree rules follow the graduate catalog.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's degree or equivalent in a related field (some programmes state an A- average)
- Two academic references
- A supervisor is often required. English: IELTS 7
- TOEFL iBT
- PTE 65 or Cambridge 185.
Accepted academic background
Master's degree (or equivalent) in a related field, Two academic references, Supervisor often required.
Language tests
- IELTS 7
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- PTE Academic 65
- Cambridge 185
Documents you’ll need
- Passport identification
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificates
- English proficiency evidence where required
- Curriculum vitae
- Research proposal where required
- References
- Program-specific supporting documents.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the doctoral admission requirements for PhD of Geological Engineering. Confirm the academic and research requirements. Prepare a research proposal and identify a suitable research area where required. Submit academic transcripts
- Degree certificates
- References
- English proficiency evidence where required
- supporting documents. Complete the doctoral application. Pay the application fee. Wait for the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $5,988 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $120 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Kingston |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Smith Engineering |
| Department | Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Queen's University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $5,988 CAD per year. The application fee is $120 CAD. The deposit is $2,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $17,059 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 4.5, PTE Academic 65, Cambridge 185.