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==Location==
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Department of Earth and Environmental Science,<br>
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Huggins Science Hall, 12 University Ave.,<br>
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Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 2R6, Canada<br>
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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
Website: http://ees.acadiau.ca/graduate_studies.html <br>
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'''Website:''' http://ees.acadiau.ca/graduate_studies.html <br>
Tel: 902 585-1323<br>  
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'''Phone:''' 902-585-1208<br>  
Email: geology@acadiau.ca  
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'''Email:'''<br>
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*Department: ees@acadiau.ca
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*Graduate coordinator: sandra.barr@acadiau.ca
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==Program Information==
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*Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Geology
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**Approximate duration: 2 full academic years and the intervening summer
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*General areas of research:
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**Igneous petrology
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**Metamorphic petrology
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**Regional tectonics
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**Applied geochemistry
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**[https://ees.acadiau.ca/graduate_studies.html Etc.]
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==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
===General===
 
===General===
*Actively seeking graduate students. See [http://ees.acadiau.ca/projects.html here]
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*Actively seeking graduate students. See [https://ees.acadiau.ca/projects.html here]
*Acceptance of the applicant dependent on the recommendation of the proposed supervisor
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*Application must be completed after contact with and agreement from a potential supervisor
*Application available online at http://www.acadiau.ca/admissions/gradPrograms.htm
 
 
 
  
 
===Academic Requirements===
 
===Academic Requirements===
*Honours or four-year Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in geology or equivalent
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*Honours degree from a recognized university in Geology or equivalent
 
*Minimum of a B- average for the courses in the same field as the major taken within the last two years of undergraduate studies  
 
*Minimum of a B- average for the courses in the same field as the major taken within the last two years of undergraduate studies  
  
===Financial Requirements===
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For more information, click [https://gradstudies.acadiau.ca/Graduate_Admissions.html here]
*International applicants must secure at least $18,000 in funding before applying for a student visa
 
  
 
===Supporting Documents===
 
===Supporting Documents===
*Application package which includes a letter of recommendation  
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*Online application form
*2 Copies of transcripts
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*Application fee: $50
*Proof of English proficiency  
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*2 letters of recommendation  
*$50 Application fee
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*Official transcripts from all post-secondary institution attended
For forms, see [http://gradstudies.acadiau.ca/GradAdmissions.html here]
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*Statement of Research Interests
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*Resume
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*Copy of Passport for International applicants
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*Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
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**IELTS - minimum 6.5 overall with 6.0+ in each subtest
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**TOEFL - minimum 93 IBT with 20+ in each subtest
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**CAEL - minimum 70 overall with 60+ in each subtest
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**PTE Academic - 61 with 60+ in each subtest
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For more information, click [https://gradstudies.acadiau.ca/Graduate_Admissions.html here]
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===Other===
 
*Two options:
 
**2 full years of study on campus including one summer
 
**Obtainment of a Diploma in Remote Sensing or Diploma in Geographic Information Systems from the Centre of Geographic Studies campus of the Nova Scotia Community College. Additional study at Acadia to complete three classes and the thesis.
 
 
 
==Deadlines==
 
==Deadlines==
 
*February 1st: to be considered for awards  
 
*February 1st: to be considered for awards  
*March 15th: last day for application to be received  
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*March 15th: last day for application to be received
*TA application: February 1
 
 
*Admission Offers: Made by May 31st, preceding the anticipated year of entry.
 
*Admission Offers: Made by May 31st, preceding the anticipated year of entry.
 
For more information, see [http://ees.acadiau.ca/graduate_studies.html#admission here]
 
For more information, see [http://ees.acadiau.ca/graduate_studies.html#admission here]
  
==Tuition 2012-2013==
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*Canadian non-residents of Nova Scotia: $6757.00
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
*Canaidan residents of Nova Scotia: $5,735.00
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*Canadian non-residents of Nova Scotia: $6,043.00
For more information, click [http://www.acadiau.ca/registrar/Current%20Calendar/Fees.pdf here]
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*Canadian residents of Nova Scotia: $4,760.00
*Fellowship available at $9,000 for first year
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*International students: $12,215.00
For more information, see [http://ees.acadiau.ca/graduate_studies.html#admission here] and [http://gradstudies.acadiau.ca/StudentFunding.html here]
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For more information, click [https://registrar.acadiau.ca/tl_files/sites/registrar/pdfs/Academic_Calendars/calendar_final.pdf#page=29 here] and [https://gradstudies.acadiau.ca/fees_funding.html here]
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*Fellowship available at $9,000 for the first year
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For more information, see [http://ees.acadiau.ca/graduate_studies.html#admission here] \
  
 
[[Category:Acadia University|Geology]]
 
[[Category:Acadia University|Geology]]
 
[[Category:Geology]]
 
[[Category:Geology]]

Latest revision as of 18:29, 22 November 2018

Location

Department of Earth and Environmental Science,
Huggins Science Hall, 12 University Ave.,
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 2R6, Canada

Contacts

Website: http://ees.acadiau.ca/graduate_studies.html
Phone: 902-585-1208
Email:

  • Department: ees@acadiau.ca
  • Graduate coordinator: sandra.barr@acadiau.ca


Program Information

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Geology
    • Approximate duration: 2 full academic years and the intervening summer
  • General areas of research:
    • Igneous petrology
    • Metamorphic petrology
    • Regional tectonics
    • Applied geochemistry
    • Etc.


Admission Requirements

General

  • Actively seeking graduate students. See here
  • Application must be completed after contact with and agreement from a potential supervisor

Academic Requirements

  • Honours degree from a recognized university in Geology or equivalent
  • Minimum of a B- average for the courses in the same field as the major taken within the last two years of undergraduate studies

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Online application form
  • Application fee: $50
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institution attended
  • Statement of Research Interests
  • Resume
  • Copy of Passport for International applicants
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
    • IELTS - minimum 6.5 overall with 6.0+ in each subtest
    • TOEFL - minimum 93 IBT with 20+ in each subtest
    • CAEL - minimum 70 overall with 60+ in each subtest
    • PTE Academic - 61 with 60+ in each subtest

For more information, click here


Deadlines

  • February 1st: to be considered for awards
  • March 15th: last day for application to be received
  • Admission Offers: Made by May 31st, preceding the anticipated year of entry.

For more information, see here


Tuition 2018-2019

  • Canadian non-residents of Nova Scotia: $6,043.00
  • Canadian residents of Nova Scotia: $4,760.00
  • International students: $12,215.00

For more information, click here and here

  • Fellowship available at $9,000 for the first year

For more information, see here \