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Everything you need to assemble a complete application to the Integrated Energy Geosciences program.
Eligibility
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Applicants should hold a degree in Geology or Geophysics. Applicants with degrees in Civil or Petroleum Engineering may be considered if they have taken second-year or higher geoscience courses in sedimentology, structural geology, and geochemistry or petrology. |
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All applicants must meet the normal standards for entry to the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS; formerly FGSR).Both Canadian Academic Requirements and International Academic Requirements apply, depending on where your degree was earned. |
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Applicants must provide proof of English Language Proficiency. International applicants only. |
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Applicants are recommended for admission subject to approval of the Integrated Energy Geoscience (IEG) program. This is in addition to the recommendation of the Departments of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and Physics. |
What To Submit
A complete application for admission consists of the following items uploaded to the online application portal.
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Curriculum Vitae
You may use the program’s CV form or provide your own CV.
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Transcripts and degree certificates
Official and original transcripts, mark sheets or grade cards, and degree certificates from all post-secondary institutions, including courses completed during an exchange.
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Two letters of reference
Uploaded by the referees themselves. Letters must be on letterhead and signed with a physical signature.
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Statement of interests
A brief statement of between 250 and 500 words covering your research and career interests.
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Proof of English language proficiency
Where applicable. Official documentation only.
Before you submit
Please ensure your application is complete before submitting. You do not need to contact a potential supervisor before applying to the IEG program.
Please do not contact the Department about the status of your application. All status updates will be communicated via the GSMS portal.
After Acceptance
Send documents to GPS, not the Department
If you are accepted into the IEG program you will need to arrange to have the official and original transcripts and certificates sent to the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS; formerly FGSR) directly from the issuing institution. Do not send original documents to the department.
Technical problems with the portal
If you experience problems with the online application, contact the Admissions team at sci.gradadm@ualberta.ca.
Common Questions
No. You do not need to contact a potential supervisor before applying to the IEG program. Applications are assessed by the program rather than by individual supervisors.
Applicants should hold a degree in Geology or Geophysics. Applicants with degrees in Civil or Petroleum Engineering may be considered if they have taken second-year or higher geoscience courses in sedimentology, structural geology, and geochemistry or petrology.
Two letters of reference, uploaded by the referees themselves. Letters must be on letterhead and signed with a physical signature. In most cases at least one must be an academic reference; the other may be academic or professional. All letters must be in English.
Not for all countries. Individual mark sheets or grade cards are required for applicants from India and Pakistan, and consolidated transcripts are not acceptable. Applicants from China must also provide graduate certificates.
Between 250 and 500 words, covering your research and career interests.
International applicants must provide official proof of proficiency in the English language. This requirement does not apply to all applicants — check the GPS requirements for your situation.
All status updates are communicated via the GSMS portal. Please do not contact the Department about the status of your application.
Directly from the issuing institution to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS, formerly FGSR). Do not send original documents to the department.
Assemble your CV, transcripts, two reference letters and your 250–500 word statement, then submit through the online application portal.