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Certificate in Quantitative Geosciences

The Certificate in Quantitative Geosciences will be helpful to students in their careers or graduate degree opportunities in fields where knowledge of data in geosciences is essential. The geosciences are increasingly data driven and there is a need in industry, government and academia for people who understand geoscience data and how to analyze and display it effectively.

This certificate will recognize your proficiency in quantitative aspects of geosciences. The quantity of data related to geosciences is increasing rapidly and modern geoscientists are needed who can analyze, organize and display this data efficiently and effectively.

Geoscience data, for instance topography measurements from drone-based lidar, geophysical measurements such as gravity data, geochemical analyses and field measurements of rock orientations, is increasing greatly in quantity and quality. Many pressing societal problems including understanding and adaptation to climate change, exploration for minerals needed to drive the new green economy and efforts to mitigate environmental impacts of resource extraction and use will require professionals who are able to make good use of this data. The Certificate in Quantitative Geosciences will prepare you to meet these challenges.

Campus Information

Saskatoon

The College of Nursing in Saskatoon is located on the beautiful University of Saskatchewan campus, home to the largest cluster of health science disciplines in Canada. We offer both undergraduate and graduate programs at this location.

Intakes

Feb
March
May
Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 3

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Integrating this certificate with further studies, you can seek employment with a variety of private and public sector employers, including mining, oil and gas, environmental industries, and geological surveys. Your knowledge of Earth processes is very important in many aspects of the business and public policy world.

The following are a few opportunities:

Environmental geology
Exploration geology
Geological survey
Mine geology
Petroleum geology
Mineralogy
Sedimentology
Paleontology
Geological modelling

PSW Opportunity

Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.

Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.

Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.

Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.

Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

At least 3 years of full-time study in an approved English-medium secondary program including Grades 10, 11, and 12, as well as successful completion of Grade 12 English Language Arts A30 and B30 (or equivalents)
Students from overseas schools offering a Canadian education system curriculum in English require a minimum grade of 65% on their Grade 12 English course(s).
At least 2.5 years of full-time study in an approved English-medium secondary program including Grades 11 and 12, as well as successful completion of Grade 12 English Language Arts A30 and B30 (or equivalents) with minimum final grades of 70%
At least 2 years of full-time study in an approved English-medium secondary program including Grades 11 and 12, as well as successful completion of Grade 12 English Language Arts A30 and B30 (or equivalents) with minimum final grades of 80%

If completion of secondary standing occurred more than five years ago, additional proof of English proficiency may be required.

The requirements to enter each level are as follows:

IELTS (Academic)
International English Language Testing System
TOEFL iBT
including the TOEFL iBT Home Edition
Test of English as a Foreign Language

Duolingo ILAC Pathway Other
Level 1
Intro
4.5
(minimum 4.0 in all areas)

60
(minimum 10 in all areas) 65-75 General English Level 9
Level 2
Intermediate 5.0
(minimum 4.5 in all areas) 65
(minimum 12 in all areas) 80-90 Pathway 1.2 Successful completion of Level 1
Level 3
Academic Preparation 5.5
(minimum 5.0 in all areas) 70
(minimum 15 in all areas) 95-100 Pathway 2.2 Successful completion of Level 2
Level 4
Academic Success
6.0
(minimum 5.5 in all areas) 75
(minimum 17 in all areas) 105 Pathway 3.2 Successful completion of Level 3

University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon , Saskatchewan ,Canada