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Geological Sciences
Website: Department of Geological Sciences
Active research is being pursued in the following fields: geochemistry,mineralogy, igneous and metamorphic petrology, mineral deposits,sedimentology, structural geology, paleontology (including invertebrate and vertebrate paleontology, ichnology, palynology and palaeobotany),stratigraphy, history of geology, applied geophysics (including seismology and gravity and electrical methods), hydrogeology, and environmental geology.
In order to promote opportunities for research, the department maintains close ties with other science and engineering departments, the National Water Research Institute, the Saskatchewan Research Council, the Saskatchewan Geological Survey, and
various resource and exploration companies.
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Admission Requirements
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 994 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- Project: N/A credit units
- Thesis: a minimum of 9 credit units
- GEOL 994.0
- GEOL 990.0
- background assessment test
- evaluation of research potential exams
- no residency requirement
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Admission Requirements
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animals subjects
- 0 credit units
- GEOL 990.0
- GEOL 996.0
- background assessment test
- evaluation of research potential exams
- no residency requirement
Transfer from Master's to Ph.D.
Admission Requirements
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 9 credit units
- GEOL 990.0
- GEOL 996.0
- exam requirements: background assessment test and evaluation of research potential exams
- no residency requirement
