PhD in Geological Sciences

About this programme

Planned outage: Beginning Nov. 1, you will not be able to access the USask admission application and event registration system for up to six days. Learn more . Built for research‑driven graduate students, the Geological Sciences program at the University of Saskatchewan supports advanced study across geochemistry, geophysics, paleontology, mineralogy, structural geology, and related fields. Students pursue focused research using specialized laboratories and computing resources while contributing to deeper understanding of Earth’s physical, chemical, and biological systems and their relevance to today’s challenges. Explore Earth’s physical, chemical, and biological complexity using some of the most advanced geoscience facilities in Canada. This program places technology, instrumentation, and analytical depth at the centre of your graduate experience. This research-based program allows you to pursue a degree in one of the following fields of geological sciences: While studying in the Department of Geological Sciences, you will have access to world class facilities to support your research including: You will also have access to other world class facilities housed at the University of Saskatchewan including: You will need to contact the faculty that are doing research in an area that interests you before beginning a formal application. You cannot be admitted to this program without a faculty supervisor in place. Isotope geology; Mineral deposits; Precambrian Geology; Trans-Hudson Orogen; base metals; critical minerals; lithogeochemistry; petrology; precious metals; rare