Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering - Doctor of Philosophy
CanadaCourse at a Glance
- PhDDegree level
- Kingston, CanadaLocation
- Physical SciencesField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- KingstonCampus
- Doctor of PhilosophyAwards
- $5,888Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Overview Faculty Programs Courses Departmental Facilities The department is located in stately Miller Hall and its modern Bruce Wing. There are excellent study collections, including more than 70,000 volumes and 20,000 maps housed in the university's Douglas Library.
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We are also proud of our superb mineralogical, petrological, sedimentological and paleontological collections. In addition to the standard tools related to the Earth Sciences, the department is home to numerous high-end laboratory and computational facilities. Among these facilities are the following: A new electron microprobe and scanning electronic microscope with mineral analyser facilities for the determination of the chemical composition of micron-scale areas on mineral samples. Training courses are regularly provided for interested graduate students. X-ray diffraction facilities that include a new Xpert Pro Philips powder diffractometer with an X'celerator area detector and 15-sample chamber magazine. The diffractometer is equiped with an environmental chamber which allows diffraction experiments under a wide range of pressures and temperatures. Fluid inclusion facilities including two new Linkham cooling-heating stages and digital imaging, allowing for investigation of fluid inclusion at temperatures between 180°C and 1500°C. The Queen's University 40Ar/39Ar geochronology laboratory contains an 8 W Ar-ion laser and Modifications Inc. resistance furnace coupled to an MAP 216 mass spectrometer, yielding 40Ar/39Ar ages with typical precisions of ± 0.5%. The laser can be used in both spot-dating and step-heating modes to maximise the isotopic age information from the samples. The department is home to the Queen's Facility for Isotope Research ( www.queensu.ca/geol/qfir/facilities/qfir-stable-isotope-lab ...
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University & programme
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- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.0
- Study modeFull Time
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Entry requirements
Calendar entry for this degree: The department requires that new Ph.D. candidates take a comprehensive examination within 1 year of the start of their program, to be given by an examining committee which includes the supervisor. The academic strengths and deficiencies identified in this way are taken into consideration in designing programs of graduate courses for these students. Candidates proceeding by thesis to any degree are expected to become familiar with the literature of their subjects, in whatever language it is written. || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally need a four-year bachelor's degree (or a master's for doctoral entry), official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and must meet the minimum scores set by the individual program. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
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- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$5,888 CAD / year≈ $4,329 / year
- Application feeNo application fee for this programme
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsFinancial assistance as published for this program: The Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering guarantees minimum stipends for its funding-eligible students. The minimum for students completing a master’s two year research program is $21,000 per annum. For Ph.D. students the minimum is $23,000. Both minimum stipends are effective as long as the student is within terms of support. Actual financial support may be higher in many cases, depending on external awards student may have received. The one-year master's students receive no financial assistance. Fields of Graduate Study and Research Research in the Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering is offered in five fields of study. Field I - Economic Geology and Mineral Exploration Field II - Petrology and Structural Geology Field III - Sedimentology, Sedimentary Geochemistry and Paleobiology Field IV - Geophysics and Geochronology Field V - Applied Geoenvironmental Sciences and Geotechnique The Department provides opportunities for a broad range of major subfields in the earth sciences, including mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, stratigraphy, sedimentology, paleontology, geochemistry, geophysics, environmental and economic geology. I... SourceView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: The graduate application portal typically opens in September each year with deadlines occurring early in the new year; Queen's directs applicants to the individual degree-program website for that program's deadline, and most acceptances are made in March…
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering - Doctor of Philosophy cost?
CAD 5,888 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.
What are the entry requirements?
Calendar entry for this degree: The department requires that new Ph.D. candidates take a comprehensive examination within 1 year of the start of their program, to be given by an examining committee which includes the supervisor. The academic strengths and deficiencies identified in this way are taken into consideration in designing programs of graduate courses for these students. Candidates proceeding by thesis to any degree are expected to become familiar with the literature of their subjects, in whatever language it is written. || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally need a four-year bachelor's degree (or a master's for doctoral entry), official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and must meet the minimum scores set by the individual program. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
Is there a scholarship?
Financial assistance as published for this program: The Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering guarantees minimum stipends for its funding-eligible students. The minimum for students completing a master’s two year research program is $21,000 per annum. For Ph.D. students the minimum is $23,000. Both minimum stipends are effective as long as the student is within terms of support. Actual financial support may be higher in many cases, depending on external awards student may have received. The one-year master's students receive no financial assistance. Fields of Graduate Study and Research Research in the Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering is offered in five fields of study. Field I - Economic Geology and Mineral Exploration Field II - Petrology and Structural Geology Field III - Sedimentology, Sedimentary Geochemistry and Paleobiology Field IV - Geophysics and Geochronology Field V - Applied Geoenvironmental Sciences and Geotechnique The Department provides opportunities for a broad range of major subfields in the earth sciences, including mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, stratigraphy, sedimentology, paleontology, geochemistry, geophysics, environmental and economic geology. I... Source View scholarship page
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