Program Overview
Program Overview
The GeoEngineering program is a unique collaboration between faculty members at Queen's University and the Royal Military College (RMC). Drawn from three engineering departments at the two universities, the GeoEngineering Centre's members are dedicated to advancing knowledge in geotechnical, geohydrological, geochemical, and geosynthetics engineering. GeoEngineering encompasses a range of geotechnical and geoenvironmental problems of concern to civil, mining, and geological engineers and applied scientists, enabling the management of the soil, rock, and groundwater environment. GeoEngineers are involved with the engineering of earth and rock structures such as those associated with foundations, slopes, deep excavations, tunnels, solid waste landfills, and contaminated ground.
Research Areas
- Hydrogeology
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Geoenvironmental Engineering
- Geomechanics
- Geosynthetics
- Geochemistry
Program Structure
Master of Applied Science (MASc)
The Master of Applied Science program is two years full-time, including coursework and thesis.
Doctoral Program (PhD)
The Doctoral Program is three to four years full-time, including coursework and thesis. All students take the GeoEngineering Graduate Seminar (two terms for MASc or four terms for PhD), one GeoEngineering course from outside of their home department, and undertake at least 20% of selected coursework in GeoEngineering from their home department.
Additional Program Details
The GeoEngineering program also offers collaborative opportunities with other departments, including Biomedical Engineering and Collaborative Masters in Applied Sustainability. These programs provide students with a comprehensive education in engineering and applied sciences, preparing them for careers in a variety of fields.