Pre-Masters in Earth Sciences

The Department of Earth Sciences in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources is recognized worldwide as one of Canada's leading geoscience departments. Our faculty members have garnered numerous university, national, and international awards in recognition of their research contributions, excellence in teaching, outreach activities, and commitment to the geoscientific community.

The following are minimum requirements for entry into the earth sciences MSc program.

The normal entry requirement is the equivalent of an honours BSc degree in earth sciences from the University of Manitoba.

Students with honours degrees in related disciplines may be accepted by the Graduate Admissions Committee providing their planned degree program involves studies in the earth sciences.

Related disciplines include:

Geography

Soil science

Biology

Chemistry

Environmental science

Physics

Mathematics

Engineering physics

Geological, civil and electrical engineering

Applicants require a GPA of 3.0 (B or equivalent) in the last two full years (60 credit hours) of study.

English language proficiency

IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program) - Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance) with a minimum of 65% overall

IELTS (Academic module) (International English Language Testing System) - 6.5 overall

Internet-based TOEFL - Overall score of 86 (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking - 20)

Pearson Test of English Academic - 61 overall

Cambridge Assessment of English at the C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency level - Minimum score of 180