Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Doctoral-Stream

The doctoral-stream master’s involves a mix of research and coursework.  The research component is substantial, but requires:

- research report 
- presentation/defence 

There is no formal written thesis.  The doctoral-stream M.Sc. program is usually completed in one year and students are guaranteed funding for at least one year.

Required Courses doctoral-stream option - GLG1101H; GLG3601Y; GLG3603Y;One GLG breadth course*
Optional Courses - 1.0 FCE (Full course equivalent) 
Total FCE - 4

Course Based

The course based M.Sc. in Geology is a coursework program with a brief research project. Students are required by the university to complete all degree requirements within five years, but full-time students are expected to complete the program within one year.  There is not guaranteed funding for the coursework M.Sc. degree. Candidates are admitted into the M.Sc. program with the equivalent of a four-year B.Sc. or B.A.Sc.

Required courses for course-work option - GLG1101H; GLG3608H; One GLG breadth course* Optional courses - 3.5 FCE (Full course equivalent) Total FCE - 5

*The Geology breadth courses are (refer to the http://www.geology.utoronto.ca/students/graduate-students-1/graduate-course-listings for descriptions and scheduling information):

GLG2222H Tectonics and Planetary Dynamics
GLG2302H Mineral Resources
GLG2303H Earth Systems Evolution
GLG2304H Geochemistry
GLG2704H Isotope Geochemistry
GLG2708H Characterization of Geological Materials