Overview

Features

The objective of the Geology PhD program at Western University - Canada is to provide the supervision, intellectual environment and resources to permit an aspiring scientist to develop and complete a thesis, involving a significant contribution to knowledge, on a specific project in Geology, or in a collaborative project involving one or more related disciplines.

Programme Structure

Research

Earth and Planetary Systems

Earth Evolution: Surface, Life and Climate

Resource Geoscience

Tectonic Processes and Crustal Dynamics

Geology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-24 00:00:00

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, Canada

Disciplines

Geology View 9 other PhDs in Geology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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92

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's degree or equivalent from a university, college or institute, and provide evidence of research potential.

Achieved at least a 70% average in the Master's degree. An average of 78% in the Master's degree is necessary to be eligible to receive departmental funding.

Scans of transcripts from all post-secondary study completed.

A CV or resume.

Statement of Intent for graduate study.

Contact information for three referees, who will be asked to complete confidential letters of reference online.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6726 CAD / year

≈ 6726 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6222 CAD / year

≈ 6222 CAD / year

Living costs

London

Canada

1037 - 1625 CAD / month

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Scholarships Information

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