M.Sc. In Geology – Applied Mineral Exploration

Enhance Your Geological Expertise with Applied Mineral Exploration

The MSc Geology - Applied Mineral Exploration program offers both a two-year and accelerated one-year course-based option, tailored for industry professionals. Designed specifically for geologists looking to advance their careers, this program allows students to upgrade their skills while maintaining full-time employment.

Program Options: Two-Year or Accelerated One-Year Pathway

What You Will Learn

This MSc program provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in key areas of applied mineral exploration, including:

Students will gain expertise in real-world exploration challenges, preparing them for higher-level roles in the mineral exploration and mining industries.

Research Opportunities and Industry Application

While the MSc program does not require a thesis, students have the option to pursue an independent research project related to mineral exploration. This allows students to apply their learning to practical, real-world problems, contributing to advancements in the field.

Career Opportunities for MSc Geology Graduates

Graduates of the MSc Geology - Applied Mineral Exploration program are prepared for various senior roles in the mining and mineral exploration industries. Career opportunities include:

This program equips students with the technical knowledge and industry experience to advance in the fast-growing mineral exploration sector.

Program Requirements
  • Academic Requirement: The applicant must have a B.Sc. Honours degree in Earth Sciences with a minimum average of 65%.
  • ELP Requirement: IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0, PTE Academic: Minimum overall score of 60, Duolingo English Test: Minimum score of 110, TOEFL: Minimum score of 230 (computer-based) or 88 (internet-based)
Refund Policy

Account Balance & Statements
Laurentian University does NOT mail paper bills. You’re responsible for all tuition and related fees for your registered courses. To see what you owe, log in to your Self-Service account and check your Account Summary.

Tuition & Incidental Fees
Your tuition is based on level (undergraduate or graduate), program, course load (full- or part-time), cohort year, and citizenship. Incidental fees (student association, athletic, wellness, etc.) are mandatory. International students without private health coverage must pay UHIP insurance (Sept 1–Aug 31). Canadian citizens aged 60 and over pay no tuition but still cover materials, administrative, and incidental fees.

Payment Deadlines & Charges
All fees are due by the published financial deadlines, not academic deadlines. To avoid late fees and interest (applied on the 1st of each month), allow extra time for your payment to arrive. If you register after the deadline, payment is due immediately.

Withdrawal & Refunds
Simply stopping classes or telling an instructor does not count as withdrawal. To officially withdraw and qualify for a refund, drop your course(s) via Self-Service before the financial refund deadline. Be aware: the last day to withdraw without academic penalty differs from the refund deadline—late withdrawals may incur partial or no refunds.

Requesting Your Refund
If you have a credit balance after dropping courses in time, email fees@laurentian.ca to request a refund. Enter your bank details in WebAdvisor under Financial Information for direct deposit. If you can’t add banking info, the University will mail you a paper cheque at session’s end.

Holds & Collections
Any unpaid balance blocks registration for future terms and delays release of diplomas, transcripts, or letters. Accounts still unpaid at session’s end are forwarded to the University’s internal collections department.

Initiating Course Changes
You are responsible for making any course changes yourself. To do so, log in to your Self-Service account and update your schedule.

When Fees Increase
If your new course choices cost more, you must pay the extra amount right away.

When Fees Decrease
If your changes lower your fees, we’ll first apply the credit to any unpaid charges. If there’s money left over, you can request a refund of the remaining balance.

Please refer to the Due Dates & Payment Otions, so that you may not miss any important dates. (Click here)

Key Facts
  • Application Fee: $144
  • LOA Deposit: $2,000
  • Annual Tuition Fee: $13,061.60
  • Total Tuition Fee: $26,123.20
  • Course Duration: 2 years
  • Credentials: Masters
  • Intake: September
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  • Copy of passport

  • All post secondary academic transcripts & certificates

  • Statement of purpose (SOP)

  • Three reference forms

  • Curriculum Vitae/Resume

  • Official Academic Transcript(s) from all post secondary studies or WES course-by-course

  • IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo - if applicable

  • Student Email ID:

  • Student Contact No:

  • Student Address:

NOTE: The student will be required to submit all official or notarized transcripts from previous studies by mail, email, or in person upon arrival, before beginning their studies. It is further understood that any mailed documents will not be returned.

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  • Stamped copy of visa

  • LOI

  • Study permit

  • Canadian Address:

  • Canadian Contact No:

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