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Bachelor of Geology

University of Alberta

  • Edmonton, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Bachelor of Science in Geology is a four-year on-campus degree at Mount Royal University in Calgary focused on geology through classroom, Laboratory and field study.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core theories and methods in Geology
  • Strengthen skills in field investigation
  • Environmental systems
  • Applied analysis and resource stewardship
  • And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.

Career outcomes

  • Environmental geologist
  • Mineral exploration geologist
  • Petroleum geologist
  • Geoscientist
  • Hydrogeologist
  • Exploration geophysicist
  • Geotechnical specialist
  • Marine geoscientist

Curriculum

  • Four-year degree with an Honours stream that includes research. Learning combines classroom study
  • Laboratories and fieldwork
  • With study abroad and field schools optional. Core course names are not listed
  • And no co-op or thesis is stated for the standard stream. Graduates are eligible for APEGA membership.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Grade 12 or equivalent with five specific subjects including English 30-1 or equivalent
  • Minimum 70% average over the five required subjects (competitive averages are higher by programme)
  • Programme prerequisites
  • English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 90
  • Duolingo 120 or equivalent) unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

High school completion with five specific Grade 12 subjects (always including English 30-1 or equivalent, Subjects vary by programme and province or curriculum), Year One Foundation Program for those who do not yet qualify, Post-secondary transfer applicants have separate requirements.

Documents you’ll need

  • Secondary School Academic Transcripts
  • English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
  2. Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$41,980 CAD
Application fee$150 CAD
Deposit$8,400 CAD

Program details

CampusEdmonton North Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Science
DepartmentEarth and Atmospheric Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 Mar 2027

    107 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.