OpenFieldQueen's Master of Applied Science (MASc) in Mining & Geotechnical Engineering
Two-year research-intensive Master's program in the Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining, investigating autonomous mine systems, rock engineering, and sustainable mineral extraction.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Four-year Bachelor of Applied Science or Engineering with minimum B+ average (77%+).
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall or TOEFL iBT 88.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Undergraduate engineering thesis or laboratory experience in geomechanics or rock mechanics.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Guaranteed minimum funding of CAD $23,000/year for 2 years (thesis stream)
- Application fee
- CAD $110 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Offset through graduate research assistantships.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Fall intake deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Queen's University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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