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Master of Geological Engineering

Queen's University

  • Kingston, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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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

  • Four-year (honours) bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field
  • Typically a B+ average or higher as set by each programme
  • Transcripts and two references
  • Some programmes need a supervisor
  • GRE/GMAT or a writing sample. English: IELTS 7
  • TOEFL iBT
  • PTE 65 or Cambridge 185.

Accepted academic background

Four-year (honours) bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, Transcripts, Two academic references, Some programmes need a supervisor, GRE/GMAT or writing sample.

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
  • References where required
  • Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

  1. Visit the official website. Review the graduate admission requirements for Master of Geological Engineering. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
  2. Degree certificates
  3. Curriculum vitae
  4. References where required
  5. English proficiency evidence where required
  6. supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$13,027 CAD
Application fee$120 CAD
Deposit$2,500 CAD

Program details

CampusKingston
Faculty or schoolSmith Engineering
DepartmentDepartment of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value36
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteQueen'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 2 years.