$7,125 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Applied Science [M.ASc] Geological Engineering
- The Master of Applied Science in Geological Engineering is a 2-year program at the University of British Columbia(UBC).
- This program consists of both coursework and thesis.
- This program is for those students who are interested in pursuing advanced studies and research in Biomedical Technologies, Communications Systems, Computer, and Software Systems, Energy Systems, or Micro and Nano Technologies.
- Facilities are provided for research in:
- landslides, debris flows, runout analysis, hazard assessment
- groundwater hydrology, groundwater contamination & remediation, reactive transport modeling, environmental geochemistry
- rock mechanics & rock engineering, open-pit and underground mine design, tunneling.
- The specific fields of study may involve geomorphology and terrain analysis, groundwater hydrology, natural hazards, slope stability, petroleum, and coal geology, coalbed methane, mineral prospecting, and valuation.
- These collaborations allow the students to work beside world-leaders in their area of interest.
- The Student to Faculty Ratio is 18:1 which resolves the interaction Problem.
- This program prepares students for employment directly after completing the degree or to pursue further studies in a Ph.D program.
- The University of British Columbia ranked as the 45th best university in the world in the QS World University Rankings.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $7125 | $7125 |
| Total Fees | $7125 | $7125 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7.0 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 100 | 120 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 310 | 340 | 2 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 52 | 90 | 3 |
Academic eligibility:
- Students must hold a four-year Bachelor's degree in an area of applied science or engineering with First Class/Division 1 (65%).
- If English is not the students’ first language then they must provide proof of English competency.
Indian student requirements:
- A four-year bachelor's degree or a master's degree.
- The bachelor’s degree with 65% marks or 8 on a 10-point scale.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.