Earth Sciences (PhD)

University of Manitoba

The following are minimum requirements for entry into the earth sciences PhD program.The normal entry requirement is the equivalent of an MSc in earth sciences. Students with MSc degrees in related fields may be accepted by the Graduate Admissions Committee providing their planned degree program involves studies in the earth sciences.Direct entry into the PhD program from an honours bachelor's degree is permitted only for outstanding students (GPA well above 3.0 in the last two full years of undergraduate study). This route is at the discretion of the Graduate Admissions Committee and is intended only for those students that the committee considers adequately prepared for immediate PhD-level studies.Students applying should have a GPA of 3.0 (B or equivalent) in the last two full years (60 credit hours) of study